- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Announcement Number
- HHS-SAMHSA-DE-22-11498863 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 7, 2022 to Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above 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 CTAP 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 page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above 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 CTAP 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 page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
3.
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-13.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that most accurately describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop written materials for distribution through broadcasts, social media or websites.
4.
Ensure that all technical communications are in alignment with organizational policies.
5.
Edit print or online material (i.e. press releases, news briefs, facts sheets) to ensure accuracy.
6.
Draft statements that synthesize multilevel leadership priorities and are relevant to specific contexts.
7.
Prepare internal communication for distribution to employees and programs participants to keep them acquainted with agency programs.
8.
Identify the most effective ways to convey information about the organization's programs, activities, and functions.
9.
Plan and implement comprehensive public affairs campaigns to enhance the understanding for the agency's programs among the general public, specialized groups, and organizations.
10.
Identify and develop methods to disseminate information that publicizes program information.
11.
Evaluate program needs to advise management officials of the information that should be made available to the public or approaches to take to attain program goals.
12.
Meet informally with subject matter experts to stay apprised of priorities.
13.
Conduct meetings to provide input on development of communications strategies.
14.
Coordinate collaboration among offices and divisions to provide input on plans and campaigns.
15.
Facilitate working relationships with external and internal organizations and stakeholders.
16.
Coordinate news media interviews and oversee arrangements with media representatives involving organization activities.
17.
Maintain relevant subscription list, determining when updating is necessary.
18.
Ensure that written materials are reflective of organizational goals and policies.
19.
Develop media outreach programs to publicize an organization's programs or policies to national audiences.
20.
Interview subject matter experts to gather information for use in speeches or other written material for senior executives.
21.
Verify facts being disseminated to the public
22.
Create approaches and materials to enable senior leaders and their designees to serve as spokespeople when engaging external partners.