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Position Title
Standards and Best Practices Editor
Agency
U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number
ST-11132865-21-RD Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 to Monday, June 14, 2021
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 veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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3. 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
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4. 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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5. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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6. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources
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7. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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8. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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Assessment 1
The following question will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Read the question and consider your answer carefully. Choose only Yes or No. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
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.
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2. Do you have the ability to fluently translate, write, report, proofread and copy edit, interview, and announce in English and Spanish?
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
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.
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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.
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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.
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6. Please indicate the level of your experience managing news gathering, program preparation and production, and broadcasting operations in a variety of formats.
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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.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
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.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
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.
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