- Position Title
- OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R6-22-11514083-LAS-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 31, 2022 to Monday, June 6, 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
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?
5.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT, GS-12
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.
1.
Please select the response below that best describes how you meet the GS-12 Qualification Requirements for this position:
Knowledge of conservation issues, theories, and practices, in order to convey information in a manner that captures the attention and meets the needs of the news media and the public.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develop creative methods to convey information about the organization's programs to young audiences.
3.
Develop effective, consistent and coordinated outreach programs that include designing, planning and implementing strategic outreach events and activities
4.
Evaluate the effectiveness of different outreach methods or messages to adaptively improve outreach and communication plans.
Ability to communicate in written and oral forms, expressing scientific tasks and information for all levels of audiences and interest groups.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Obtain and translate highly complex cultural or scientific conservation related information into understandable published material and/or presentations for a variety of internal and external audiences.
6.
Write and edit outreach and communication products and ensure products are compatible with established policies and standards.
7.
Prepare talking points or presentations to deliver or for senior managers or subject matter experts to use in media interviews or public meeting presentations.
Ability to build partnerships/relationships to increase support for conservation and management.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Develop partnerships with non-governmental organizations and/or stakeholders to promote educational outreach centered around wildlife conservation issues.
9.
Identify and engage non-traditional stakeholders to participate in conservation efforts.
10.
Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and programs when developing outreach and communications products.
11.
Coordinate with Recovery Program partners and other organizations to convey the unique magnificence of the upper Colorado River basin and the importance of the Program's role in recovering endangered species while allowing water development to continue in the American West.
Skill in communications product development.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Produce products for such as printed materials, film clips, photos and/or displays to promote conservation messages consistent with a developed communication plan.
13.
Use graphic design and image and video creative software to create or develop original designs, concepts or visual styles for publications, exhibits, presentation materials, or products publicizing programmatic activities.
14.
Prepare persuasive outreach materials which influence other parties' viewpoints regarding program work and priorities.
Ability to use web-based communications tools (e.g., web, podcast, blogging, and online video) to develop web-based layouts that incorporate current information dissemination best practices.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Develop communication tools using social media (eg., Twitter, Facebook, blogs) to promote organizational programs and priorities
16.
Create, enhance, and maintain web sites.
17.
Prepare written content or assist others in developing written content for a variety of communication products such as brochures, briefings and/or fact sheets, websites, social media, blogs or reports.
18.
Work closely with field staff to coordinate and prepare communications and outreach material (stories, blogs, websites, etc.) featuring important field activities by translating key biological concepts into information that is understandable and appealing.