- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Trade and Development Agency
- Announcement Number
- TDA-21-DE-11218325JS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 30, 2021 to Monday, September 20, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
3.
For the GS-13: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-12 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in: developing materials and messaging designed to reach targeted audiences using the appropriate communication vehicles, including digital/social media; drafting public statements for public release of information, and engagement with public and news media in addition to preparing speeches, slide presentations, and talking points; implementing integrated communication plans for projects assigned to facilitate media coverage, increase public awareness, and nurture overall positive public sentiments about an organization, and; preparing and/or reviewing written communications, including news releases, media alerts, talking points, speeches, reports, briefings, and correspondence; and participating in media events, conferences, workshops, training, to include the presentation of briefings to a wide variety of audiences.
4.
For the GS-14: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-13 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in: providing counsel and advice to senior officials on communication implications and external interpretation of decisions and strategies; planning and implementing external and internal communications efforts and materials designed to inform and educate targeted constituencies, the media, and the general public about an organization's mission and programs, including creating strategies for social and digital content; participating in the development and establishment of long range and short-term public affairs goals and priorities that integrate organizational priorities, and; developing and implementing proactive media engagement strategies and public relations campaigns, including drafting press releases, speeches, fact sheets, talking points and other background materials.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Provide counsel and advice to senior officials on communication implications and external interpretation of decisions and strategies under consideration.
6.
Develop strategic communications plans highlighting programs, milestones, and deliverables of an organization.
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Identify new and innovative ways to provide important information on objectives and initiatives to the public and key national and international stakeholders.
8.
Apply knowledge of an organization's programs, policies, and initiatives to the development and dissemination of printed or electronic information designed for the general public.
9.
Develop complex public affairs strategies to address gaps in information and logic.
10.
Direct the execution of a comprehensive public affairs program integrating social and digital media, written communications, multimedia and other visual information.
11.
Serve as liaison with external parties on significant and sensitive matters involving communication activities.
12.
Coordinate and collaborate with public and private sector organizations to ensure approved and coordinated media responses.
13.
Encourage the implementation of project priorities and resolution of conflicts.
14.
Negotiate mutually beneficial arrangements with stakeholders in public affairs programming.
15.
Work with senior officials in the formulation of national and international programs and strategies.
16.
Formulate, recommend, and implement strategies, program objectives, and procedures as part of a comprehensive public affairs program.
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Make constructive recommendations on an organization's social media outreach program, evaluating content that is presented through social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, FlickR, Tumblr, and Google +.
18.
Oversee budget requirements, documentation, work priorities, and scheduling of public affairs programs.
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Create strategies for social and digital content which inform and educate specific constituencies and the general public about an organization's core mission and programs.
20.
Provide authoritative advice, guidance, and recommendations on public affairs methods and strategies to senior officials.
21.
Analyze the logic, completeness, and accuracy of a wide variety of documents.
22.
Select the appropriate platform to be used to develop and disseminate printed informational materials.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels in order to develop and disseminate coordinated messages that address organizational goals.
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Work collaboratively with others to acquire or share information.
25.
Work collaboratively with public and private sector organizations and individuals to lead or direct accomplishment of overall project objectives.
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Share and communicate information to a variety of stakeholders to support organizational goals and priorities.
27.
Develop and deliver formal presentations and briefings on complex or technical subject matter.
28.
Respond authoritatively to high-level inquiries and/or correspondence based on in-depth knowledge of an organization.
29.
Make presentations on multi-media public relations strategies that are organization and program specific.
30.
Communicate with media officials to explain programs, policies, and organizational goals.
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Prepare speeches, slide presentations, and talking points on public relations issues prior to public appearances, meetings with elected officials and media interviews.
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Write and or edit presentations, brochures, and informational materials using a variety of printed and social media platforms.
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Develop official publications, documents, and brochures designed to give a cohesive, positive image of an organization.
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Write and edit materials intended for public distribution which target specific audiences.
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Draft, coordinate, and clear public statements, public release of information, and engagement with public and news media.
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Edit materials and make recommendations to ensure accuracy of project-related information and analysis.
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Create and edit high quality written and graphic content, using a variety of methods and techniques.