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Position Title
SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Agency
Defense Media Activity
Announcement Number
DMA-21-10968784-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, November 20, 2020 to Monday, December 7, 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? (limit characters)
2. 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
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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3. Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of the new duty location.

NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?



 
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Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of experience that you fully possess for the position. Read all of the statements completely before making your selection. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience fostering a culture that drives continuous improvement, innovation and efficient business processes.
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3. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience understanding and acting to forward your organization's strategic goals.
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4. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience planning and assigning work to be accomplished according to organizational goals and knowledge of staff capabilities.
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5. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience providing guidance and support to subordinate employees, including training, mentoring, counseling, and information on disciplinary actions.
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6. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your
experience developing performance standards based on official position duties and input from employees, and assessing performance of subordinates, providing feedback during the rating cycle.
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7. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience in applying fact-checking and proper language mechanics in various types of written communication.
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8. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience researching answers to information in a product that seems suspicious or incomplete.
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9. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience applying proper "voice" to varied types of content, e.g., news, feature, blog, multimedia and social media products.
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10. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience: Knowledge of Cabinet-level issues, priorities and communication goals in evaluating written products intended for online publication.
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11. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience: Tailoring products for consumption by external audiences.
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12. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience: Edit outreach materials such as news releases, web content, magazine and journal articles.
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13. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience assuring published communications products are factually and technically accurate.
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14. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience: Coordinate with content providers and others involved in editorial processes.
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15. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience: Provide editorial assistance to other staff members.
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