- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- MR-21-10944038-KO-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 26, 2020 to Friday, November 6, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
For example, you can apply to these jobs if you're a U.S. citizen or national or non-citizen and you:
Have never worked for the Federal Government.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but are in the excepted service.
Currently work for the Federal Government, but you're not eligible for merit promotion.
Are not sure if you're eligible for any other hiring path.
Even if you're eligible under one of the other hiring paths, you can still apply to jobs that are 'open to the public'.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications - GS-11
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
From the responses below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your basic level of experience and/or education to qualify for the GS-11 Public Affairs Specialist.
Minimum Qualifications - GS-12
2.
From the responses below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your basic level of experience and/or education to qualify for the GS-12 Public Affairs Specialist.
Knowledge of and skill in gathering and evaluating data from a variety of sources concerning the effectiveness of communication programs, and developing outreach strategies designed to reach target audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Engage with staff at all levels of an organization to develop messaging, communications materials and outreach strategies related to organizational goals.
4.
Evaluate and monitor the ongoing impact and effectiveness of agency communication efforts and advise management if efforts should be discontinued, modified, or otherwise altered in order to ensure maximum effectiveness
5.
Develop and implement outreach and/or communication strategies, messages, and communication materials designed to reach specific audiences in order to advance organizational goals.
6.
Collect, summarize, and present analytics data from media, websites, and social media platforms to determine the effectiveness in achieving communication objectives.
7.
Develop strategic communications products to convey complex and sensitive information to a variety of public with divergent opinions and interests.
Knowledge of, and skill in, developing new informational materials, including news releases, internal publications, fact sheets and radio and television spots.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Create news releases, public service announcements, feature articles, or fact sheets to explain complex topics.
9.
Write speeches, talking points, and briefing materials for high-ranking officials and/or management regarding high profile issues.
10.
Develop content for social media and the web in support of communications and organizational goals.
11.
Develop audio-visual content in support of communication and organizational goals.
Ability to identify various publics, produce informational products for optimal understanding, and to effectively communicate on a position to persons having opposing viewpoints, without criticism or arousing hostility.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Develop communications strategies and outreach materials targeting different audiences to meet their information needs and increase engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders.
13.
Plan and manage the outreach and communications aspects of public meetings on highly sensitive or controversial topics.
14.
Advise management officials on constituent group positions and actions or reactions to organizational policies, programs, and activities and recommend appropriate communications actions to enhance transparency and understanding.
15.
Serve as an official spokesperson for organization with the media and in public settings.
Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with media representatives, community groups, state and federal agencies, cooperating organizations, and other internal/external audiences, to ensure open lines of communication between the Service and its audiences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with local, regional, and/or national media representatives.
17.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of public and/or private audiences, constituents and/or stakeholders through a communications program that supports organizational and communications goals.
18.
Arrange print, electronic, and broadcast media interviews for staff members, providing the appropriate background materials and training on media relations as needed.
19.
Ability to work with subject matter experts to take highly technical/scientific information and develop strategic and digestible messages for specific, often broad, audiences including the media and the public.
20.
Interpret and present information in a fashion that advances employee awareness of and engagement in organizational priorities.
Knowledge of, and skill in, modifying or adapting standard communication methods (written, oral and visual) to new informational materials with the goal of enhancing public, special interest group or Service member's understanding and support of Service programs and/or significant issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Provide factual and audience-relevant information in response to questions and comments received from the public, through in-person communications, websites, and social media.
22.
Assimilate highly technical information and produce the appropriate written and/or audiovisual interpretation or segments suitable for a lay audience.
23.
Frame the presentation of informational material to capture the positive attention of the news media or public while averting misunderstandings.
24.
Use current and emerging technologies, such as web-based internet and intranet information, visual mediums, and mobile media-based technology, to produce written, video, and web based material.