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Position Title
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
WA-11044086-AR-21-129 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 to Friday, March 26, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. US Citizens.  Are you a US Citizen? (limit characters)
2. Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee

AND

- complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
- receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating

AND

- return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
 
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3.  Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
 
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4. DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current 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 our current duty location.

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

NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist and your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim. You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.
 
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your resume and responses to this questionnaire will be evaluated to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
1. Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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2. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Advise leadership and agency personnel on public affairs communication and guidance.
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4. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Determine the medium for audiences, publics, and stakeholders and disseminate information.
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6. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Develop messages for audiences, publics, and stakeholders.
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8. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Develop, implement, and review public affairs policies, guidance, and procedures.
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10. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Develops news releases and feature articles describing Guard sponsored activities or events, presentation ceremonies, etc.
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12. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Responds orally and in writing to requests for information from Guard members, member associations, external audiences or special interest groups.
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14. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Coordinates data release with a senior Public Affairs (PA) Specialist.
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16. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Evaluates local media programming on NG events, activities or communication campaigns to identify potential public relation issues with message content or format and advises management on potential causes of the problem and forwards suggestions for resolving them.
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18. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
19. Consults with the pertinent program specialist to obtain the latest information for use in news releases, radio spots, print articles, meetings and electronic broadcasts.
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20. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
21. Develops semi-technical written materials to educate a specific audience on the nature and purpose of the NG's programs, policies and practices.
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22. For each response of "D" or "E" above, please indicate what experience entry on your resume supports this response (include position title, organization & specific employment dates). If you fail to include this information, your application will be considered incomplete and you will be removed from consideration for this position.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
23. I, the applicant, hereby certify the information I answer in the questionnaire and in my application packet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I am aware if I knowingly falsify any information, my application package will be removed from consideration.
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