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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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.
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.
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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.
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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?
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Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
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Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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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.
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Select the response that describes your experience as it pertains to the specialized experience requirement for the GS-13 grade level.
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Select the response that describes your experience as it pertains to the specialized experience requirement for the GS-12 grade level.
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Knowledge of conservation issues, Federal wildlife law and regulations, and natural resource and wildlife management topics in order to convey in layman's terms, complex technical information in a clear, accurate, interesting, and engaging manner that captures the attention and meets the needs of the news media and the public.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Engage audiences on natural resource conservation issues using creative storytelling and/or compelling narratives.
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Prepare written technical information such as informational fact sheets and articles to concisely convey information on natural resource conservation issues to various audiences.
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Research scientific and/or policy information concerning wildlife conservation issues from multiple sources, verifies accuracy, and synthesizes for use in communications materials.
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Apply professional communication and management skills to problem solving in order to enhance or improve a conservation or environmental program's mission accomplishment.
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Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in developing, planning, and executing communication plans and outreach strategies for the dissemination of information for a wide variety of target audiences, including members of Congress, regional and national Service officials, officials of state and local government, NGOs, and a culturally diverse public to improve public understanding of Service and wildlife issues.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Analyze communication needs to develop and recommend strategies to management that will advance the mission of the organization.
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Assist field personnel in preparing for media coverage of a special event by arranging for advance preparation and direct contact with media representatives.
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Coordinate print and broadcast media interviews with staff members, and oversee arrangements with the media involving agency activities.
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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.
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Develop creative and innovative ways to draw media attention to complex wildlife conservation issues through the use of special events, news conferences and other media opportunities.
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Expert writing ability and skill in order to author news releases,public service announcements, presentations, feature articles, opinion pieces, speeches, and web-based multimedia products designed to convey complex information in a clear, accurate, interesting, and engaging manner to publics with varying levels of comprehension of agency programs and policies, or opposition or indifference to the agency's program objectives.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Prepare written technical information such as informational fact sheets and articles, to concisely convey information on natural resource conservation or management issues to various audiences.
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Produce written and multimedia content for media relations, such as speeches and talking points, presentations, feature stories, blog and social media posts, printed materials, and other applications.
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Convey complex scientific and technical information concerning wildlife conservation issues to a general audience and key stakeholders across multiple written media formats, including print, Web and social media.
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Respond to inquiries and manages communications concerning breaking news under tight deadlines and works on a daily basis with national and regional print, broadcast and Web-based environmental journalists to pitch stories.
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Produce and have published feature length stories that bring to life people, natural resources issues, and why they matter for a variety of audiences.
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Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of individuals, some of whom have opposing points of view.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Establish and maintain working relationships with news media representatives, including communications professionals associated with non-government organizations and other issue stakeholders.
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Develop and substantially improve long-term relationships with both internal and external regional and/or national partners to significantly advance shared environmental education and conservation goals.
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Work effectively with key constituencies regarding complex wildlife conservation issues such as renewable energy, habitat conservation, species protection, landscape-scale conservation, partnerships, mitigation, fisheries or other high-profile issues.
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Verbally convey complex and scientific issues to the general public and key stakeholders, occasionally under hostile conditions.
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Develop and maintain contacts with reporters, editors, columnists, editorial writers, legislative audiences, professional groups, government relations professionals and constituent groups representing constituents including hunters, anglers, birders, business interests, urban planning, etc.
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Mastery level knowledge of 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 the news media, partners, stakeholders, Congress, NGOs, and the general public.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Lead the development of communication strategic plans for natural resources, including marketing strategies and community engagement to help promote better understanding and possibly change behavior of intended audiences.
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Coordinate the development and implementation of communications efforts involving multiple internal and external partners, ensuring alignment with strategic communications goals and messages.
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Serve as a spokesperson in a fast-paced media environment for print, broadcast and Web-based media on often sensitive or controversial wildlife conservation issues of national and/or international significance.
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Work under pressure and short deadlines to provide coordinated responses (on and off record) to communication demands.
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Advise management on the reaction of internal audiences, constituent groups, external organizations, etc., relative to organizational policies and programs and recommend appropriate actions.
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