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Position Title: Public Affairs Specialist
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number: HQDE-22-11368616-LMG Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, January 28, 2022 to Thursday, February 10, 2022

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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. 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 Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

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 Department of the Interior; 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.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable). (limit 200 characters)

3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.

A. Yes, I acknowledge.

B. No, I do not acknowledge.

Basic Qualifications

1. I qualify for the GS-14 level because I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service that is equivalent in scope and complexity as indicated by the following examples: experience managing a strategic and established public affairs program and utilizing a diverse array of traditional and digital platforms to effectively communicate information about agency programs, policies, initiatives and other relevant information to the public and internally to leadership.

A. Yes

B. No

Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques of developing or applying technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media.

2. Select the statements that best describe your skill in communicating/presenting information through various formats:

A. I have created public relations campaigns (actual or academic) designed to persuade an audience to take action.

B. I have created websites aimed at presenting information to the public.

C. I have created and delivered presentations to an audience that are persuasive in nature, using PowerPoint or related software.

D. I have written articles, papers, reports, or other documents intended to convey information to a mass audience, with readership at accepted journalistic standard (8th grade) level.

E. I have prepared briefing papers for various levels of a natural resource organization.

F. I have experience with public speaking as a representative of an organization or in an academic setting.

G. I have work experience with broadcast media, radio and television.

H. None of the above.

3. Indicate the statement that best describes your experience, skills and abilities in communicating critical information through new media platforms sites.

A. I have directed the development of websites including establishing guidelines for content, design, and maintenance.

B. I have worked as part of a team in developing a website and participated in design projects to achieve content, layout, and user-friendly goals.

C. I post information and create links on existing web sites.

D. I have received training in web design but have not had the opportunity to apply my skills.

E. None of the above.

4. Select the functional areas for which you have developed public affairs communication plans and materials:

A. Cultural Resources

B. Biological Resources

C. Grazing

D. Fire

E. Wild Horse and Burro

F. Recreation

G. NEPA/Planning

H. Forestry

I. Oil, Gas, and Mining Interests

J. Endangered Species

K. None of the above.

Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.

5. Indicate the level of your experience in developing and implementing a strategy for targeted communications in a program with the public and special constituencies, including congressional members and staff, and local state government officials.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing the task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

6. Select the statement that best describes your ability to explain the position of the organization as it relates to varied and conflicting points of view regarding natural resource issues.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing the task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

7. Indicate the statement that best describes your skill in the application of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques. Including developing communication strategies, marketing plans and applying knowledge of layout and design principles.

A. I independently analyze situations dealing with controversial/sensitive issues and develop and implement comprehensive communication plans for such issues at a national or regional level.

B. I independently analyze situations dealing with controversial/sensitive issues and develop and implement comprehensive communication or marketing plans for such issues at a local level.

C. I work as part of a team that develops communication and/or marketing plans for my organization.

D. I have completed education or training in this field but have not yet applied this education or training on the job.

E. None of the above.

8. Select the one statement that best describes your expertise assessing public information/relations issues and/or problems and developing communication strategies to resolve them.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; facilitates an open exchange of ideas.

9. Select the statement that best describes your ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with representatives of the media, interest groups, elected officials and other government agencies.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing the task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

10. Indicate the statement that best describes your ability to work effectively in an interagency environment.

A. I work with interagency partners on a national level developing interagency policies and/or national interagency initiatives and/or interagency guidelines as a regular part of my job.

B. I work with interagency partners at a regional level working on interagency initiatives or guidelines or programs or as part of an interagency staff as a regular part of my job.

C. I work with interagency partners on interagency initiatives or programs or projects or as part of an interagency staff.

D. None of the above.

11. Select all the statements which best describe your ability to give oral presentations:

A. I have provided briefings to all levels of management on a wide variety of subjects and topics of interest.

B. I have provided presentations or oral reports to co-workers, supervisors, groups or management.

C. I have experience as part of a team giving individual presentations and/or oral reports to supervisors, groups or management.

D. I have provided information over the phone to government and non-government personnel.

E. I have training in how to conduct oral and written presentations and/or reports.

F. None of the above.

Verification of Application

12. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:

A. I certify that my answers are accurate and complete.

B. I do not wish to certify. I understand that I will not be considered for this position.

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