- Position Title
- Communications Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R9-21-11224368-IS-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 20, 2021 to Monday, October 4, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Assessment 1
minimum qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Select your response that describes your experience as it pertains to the specialized
experience requirement for the GS-13 grade level.
experience requirement for the GS-13 grade level.
Ability to obtain and quickly understand large amounts of complex information regarding fish and wildlife conservation and management from Service specialists and other sources, analyze this information, and develop workable recommendations for communicating topics of greatest interest or concern to Service employees and officials.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Synthesize large amounts of complex information regarding fish and wildlife conservation or management to develop workable recommendations for the communication of topics of the greatest interest to the media, public or other entities.
3.
Communicate orally and in writing complex or sensitive programmatic strategic planning information to senior management and external stakeholders.
4.
Identify and analyze problems, weigh relevance and accuracy of information, generate and evaluate alternative solutions and make recommendations to program and/or agency leadership.
5.
Provide highly complex, controversial, and/or senstive information accurately to media representatives and other external audiences regarding fish and wildlife conservation.
Mastery level knowledge of, and skills in applying communication principles, methods, practices, and techniques in order to function as a communications authority for a wide variety of complex, sensitive, and highly visible Service activities and initiatives and to develop and disseminate written and oral information to industry and state agencies communications offices.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Engage with staff at all levels of an organization to develop messaging, communications materials and outreach strategies related to fish and wildlife conservation.
7.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of public and/or private audiences, constituents and/or stakeholders that promote a national communications program that supports common natural resource and wildlife conservation communication goals.
8.
Interact with individuals/groups on sensitive and complex issues in a public affairs or external affairs environment.
9.
Plan, organize and implement intensive public information efforts on sensitive or highly controversial programs.
Ability to analyze public reaction to agency programs and policies and to integrate diverse points of view into communication plans to establish and maintain mutual understanding with various entities.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Evaluates and monitors the ongoing impact of communication strategies and uses the information to adapt and improve communications and outreach campaigns related to wildlife conservation.
11.
Evalutate media and public engagement needed to address fish and wildlife conservation issues.
12.
Advise management on the reaction of internal audiences, constituent groups, external organizations, etc relative to organizational policies and programs and recommend appropriate actions
13.
Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of communication plans and advise management if efforts should be discontinued, emphasis changed or coverage expanded in improving intercommunication between organization and various audiences through media utilization.
Mastery knowledge of and skill in developing, planning, and executing communication plans and outreach strategies for the dissemination of information to a wide variety of target audiences, including regional and national Service officials, officials of state and local government, and industry to improve understanding of issues related to the Service, Wildlife Sport Fish Restoration, and State Grant Program.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Participate in strategic planning to improve public relations including analyzing information needs on an on-going basis to enhance public relations.
15.
Demonstrate with strong critical thinking skills what success looks like and through experience show examples of communications/campaign planning that relied or innovative technology, creative storytelling and delivery tactics, and evaluation to ensure durable success.
16.
Identify examples of planning and execution with communications strategy that required course corrections and how the need for change was identified as well as what changes were implemented to ensure success.
17.
Develops and implements communications strategies, plans and outreach campaigns on a broad range of range of wildlife conservation topics.
Knowledge of natural resource conservation issues and organizations to define and explain the FWS WSFR program's policies, programs, research findings, and requirements in detail or overall form.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Develop guidance and instructional memoranda for administrative policies, procedures, and regulations concerning wildlife conservation or related programs.
19.
Explain or provide guidance on laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures which are technical in nature to conservation partners, other government agencies and/or non-profit organizations
20.
Present wildlife conservation issues clearly to representatives of the mass media, writers, and other individuals who possess little background knowledge in wildlife management and conservation.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to use English grammar, style (e.g., Associated Press or Chicago Manual of Style) and journalistic technique for writing, editing, and tailoring written copy needed to prepare media ready materials for print, online, and broadcast.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Writing and editing articles, blogs and opinion pieces that convey a story and agency messaging related to conservation.
22.
Writing and implementing communications strategies for conservation issues.
23.
Writes, designs, and produces informational materials for internal and external audiences using a variety of outreach tools, including: newsletters, briefing papers, fliers, posters, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, mailings, electronic media, and other publications for multiple audiences.