- Position Title
- SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Defense Media Activity
- Announcement Number
- DMA-21-11233688-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 15, 2021 to Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
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.
3.
Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new 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 the new duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of experience that you fully possess for the Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-13, position. Read all of the statements completely before making your selection.
In this section, please respond to questions about experience you have had, related to the requirements of the job for which you are applying. Carefully review the level of descriptions listed below. For each statement, select ONE response description that best describes your experience and record your selection.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience in fostering a culture that drives continuous improvement, innovation and efficient business processes.
3.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with understanding and acting to forward your organization's strategic goals.
4.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience planning and assigning work to be accomplished according to organizational goals and knowledge of staff capabilities.
5.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience providing guidance and support to subordinate employees, including training, mentoring counseling, and information on disciplinary actions.
6.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with developing performance standards based on official position duties and input from employees, assessing performance of subordinates, and providing feedback during the rating cycle.
7.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience overseeing the planning, direction, development, and execution of national public affairs and internal information campaigns.
8.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience working with subject matter experts developing communication messaging to translate strategic goals and initiatives into multimedia products supporting national public affairs campaigns.
9.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with conceiving, developing, executing, and evaluating a wide range of public affairs print, social media and audiovisual communications products supporting national public affairs campaigns.
10.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience assuring published communications products are factually and technically accurate.
11.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience preparing and providing advice for leaders on matters requiring communication plans and actions.
12.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with recommending and guiding the development of communication plans to ensure broader strategies are served.
13.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience overseeing the execution of communication plans and adjusting actions when required.
14.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with recognizing and analyzing communication problems and obstacles to make recommendations to management.
15.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience in analyzing, preparing, and briefing recommendations to senior leadership on matters pertaining to internal communications.
16.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience accomplishing the mission in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities that require leadership, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills.
17.
From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with finding ways to synchronize support across multiple disciplines to develop a common plan to execute senior leader initiatives.