- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- Announcement Number
- BOEM-MMAA-22-ETA-033(DEU) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 11, 2022 to Friday, February 25, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement.
4.
What attracted you to this position?
5.
If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below.
(limit 100 characters)
6.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus?
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I certify that I have read each of the referral eligibilities identified in this announcement and I have selected the eligibility or eligibilities that I wish to be considered. I understand that failure to identify an eligibility or eligibilities will result in loss of consideration for this announcement. I understand that I must submit all required documentation to verify my eligibility by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position.
2.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-12 grade level.
3.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-13 grade level.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level assisting in the development of communication plans?
5.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level presenting information orally and in writing?
6.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level developing outreach (i.e. exhibits, newsletters, social media posts, etc.) for public distribution from an organizations?
7.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level developing communication plans?
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level presenting information orally and in writing?
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level developing outreach (i.e. exhibits, newsletters, social media posts, etc.) for public distribution from an organization?
10.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level editing strategies of information distribution based on public reaction/understanding?
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Read all responses before making your selection. You are required to answer every question in the questionnaire. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED AND CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Responding to outside inquiries regarding agency/bureau/organization functions and initiatives from the media and/or general public.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
Do you have experience developing new methods and approaches for planning, integrating, and evaluating a public affairs program?
13.
Do you have experience advising senior leadership regarding the formulation and articulation of plans integrating the public affairs issues of an organization?
14.
Have you interpreted and presented difficult technical or analytical concepts in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for diverse audiences?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Experience applying knowledge of communication principles, analytical methods, practices, and techniques.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
Do you have experience providing guidance, advocacy, and articulation of an organization's position in the development and revision of communications with the media?
17.
I have experience developing content for and facilitating the following social media platforms: (Select all that apply)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
Do you have experience maintaining effective relationships to ensure communications products are technically accurate, relevant, and consistent?