- Position Title
- Supervisory Communications Specialist
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 22-OE-00252-11433744-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 23, 2022 to Friday, April 1, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency, other than the Department of Energy?
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
2.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
3.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
Conditions of Employment
This position may have pre-employment requirements and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, possession of, and the ability to obtain and maintain these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Are you willing to comply with this requirement?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Communications Specialist position with Department of Energy. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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GS-15 - Choose the answer that best describes your experience.
2.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization, and dates). If not applicable, put N/A.
3.
I have performed the following leadership functions in a project or program. (Check all that apply).
4.
This position is responsible for developing strategic communications activities on behalf of, and in concert with, multiple energy technology offices and initiatives to ensure consistent messaging and quality information dissemination to the public and the media. From the list below, please indicate which strategies you have conducted as a major part of your regular duties. (Check all that apply).
5.
This position requires effective communication, the development of positive professional relationships with a wide range of customers and stakeholders, and the ability to help stakeholders address and resolve complex issues. From this list below indicate each area in which you have experience or expertise. Your answers must be substantiated in your resume. (Check all that apply)
6.
From the list below, please select the choices that best describe your experience providing advice, guidance, policy, strategy, and planning concerning a communications program. (Check all that apply).
7.
From the list below, please select the choices that best describe your experience providing advice, guidance, policy, strategy, and planning concerning a communications program. (Check all that apply).
8.
This position requires mastery of the concepts, principles, and practices concerning efforts in a highly technical field that involves research, development, demonstration, and deployment of technology. (Select the one answer that best describes your experience).
9.
What is your experience with U.S. Congressional Offices and Committees? (Check all that apply).
10.
This position requires significant experience in media relations. (Check all that apply).
11.
Select the option that best describes your experience managing the design, content, and standards for web pages to ensure information needs are delivered and business objectives are met.
12.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate vision, listen to employees' issues and concerns, and be proactive and innovative in resolving problems in order to support an organization with implementing requirements, establishing major program goals and administrative operations of the organization in order to draw conclusions and evaluate outcomes.
13.
I have performed the following leadership functions in a project or program. (Check all that apply).
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.