USA Staffing

Position Title: Standards and Best Practices Editor
Agency: U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number: DE-11130501-21-RD Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 to Monday, June 14, 2021

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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
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 CTAP 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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
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.

A. Yes

B. No

The following question will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Read the question and consider your answer carefully. Choose only Yes or No.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which is directly related to this line of work, and MUST have a comprehensive knowledge of Cuba, its people, history, politics, culture and institutions, including a knowledge of Cuba's National and regional media usage patterns. Applicant must have fluency in English and Spanish languages. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is defined as:
* Journalism principles, practices and methods
* Techniques for delivery of online news including audio and video streaming for online programming;
* U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba; knowledge of the principles of management with the ability to plan, advise and manage staff functions and likewise direct the work of others;
* Experience in: reviewing programs to ensure quality control and compliance with existing policy; training of journalistic standards; and providing guidance on best practices for reporting on complex issues.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Do you have the ability to fluently translate, write, report, proofread and copy edit, interview, and announce in English and Spanish?

A. Yes

B. No

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

3. Please indicate the level of your experience and knowledge of the principles and methods of journalism and effective delivery of news and information programming.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this work behavior. I have had exposure to this work behavior but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a proficient level.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

D. I have performed this work behavior independently across a wide range of situations. I have assisted others in carrying out this work behavior. I seek guidance in carrying out this work behavior only in unusually complex situations.

E. I am considered an expert in carrying out this work behavior. I advise and instruct others in carrying out this work behavior on a regular basis. I am consulted by my colleagues and/or supervisors to carry out this work behavior in unusually complex situations.

4. Please indicate the level of your experience and ability to formulate new policies and programs and to evaluate existing programs and procedures along with making changes to increase the effectiveness or efficiency of programming.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

5. Please identify the level of your experience and knowledge of the principles of management, with a demonstrated analytical ability to grasp the implications of policy and procedural changes and making sound recommendations.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

6. Please indicate the level of your experience managing news gathering, program preparation and production, and broadcasting operations in a variety of formats.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

7. Please identify the level of your experience and ability to establish and maintain effective rapport and working relationships with OCB management, Division personnel, subordinates and representatives from domestic and foreign countries with tact and diplomacy.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

8. Do you have broadcasting, journalism, or other experience that demonstrates a thorough understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba, including a knowledge of the history, life style, social developments, and cultures of the United States and Cuba.

A. Yes

B. No

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

9. Please indicate the level of your experience writing and editing breaking news stories, scripts, in-depth news coverage follow-ups, and equivalent broadcasting and journalism materials.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

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