- Position Title
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- United States Fleet Forces Command
- Announcement Number
- DEST-11514603-22-DWP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 2, 2022 to Wednesday, June 8, 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 veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (preferably member 4 copy, but any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) is acceptable. If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.). If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. You are also required to submit a copy of the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g., DD-214) online or from the VA.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
- have an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying as having a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (preferably member 4 copy, but any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) is acceptable. If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.). If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. You are also required to submit a copy of the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g., DD-214) online or from the VA.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
3.
Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (e.g., Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (e.g., Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
4.
Are you a retired civil service federal employee seeking reemployment?
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent). In addition, you must select another eligibility (e.g., Former Federal Employee, VEOA, etc.) for which you can claim on this job opportunity announcement.
Failure to select another eligibility will make you ineligible for consideration.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent). In addition, you must select another eligibility (e.g., Former Federal Employee, VEOA, etc.) for which you can claim on this job opportunity announcement.
Failure to select another eligibility will make you ineligible for consideration.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
5.
Are you currently employed as a permanent competitive, excepted, or Senior Executive service employee in a Federal agency?
You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by legal statute.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz. Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by legal statute.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz. Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
6.
Are you currently serving under an appointment without time limit (or have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year) at:
A federal agency that has an Interchange Agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, OR
A federal agency covered under other special interchange agreements (e.g., NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), TSA, FAA, etc.) OR
A Department of Defense component as a DCIPS employee in pay plan GG for at least one year?
If you are, your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) showing that you meet the requirements listed AND the SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent form. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
A federal agency that has an Interchange Agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, OR
A federal agency covered under other special interchange agreements (e.g., NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), TSA, FAA, etc.) OR
A Department of Defense component as a DCIPS employee in pay plan GG for at least one year?
If you are, your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) showing that you meet the requirements listed AND the SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent form. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
Preferences
1.
Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
2.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-3
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-3
3.
Are you an Intelligence Community Centers of Academic Excellence (IC CAE) scholar?
IC CAE scholars are U.S. citizens and current students at an active or Legacy IC CAE Institution, or an individual who has graduated from such an institution, who has successfully completed at least one course in IC CAE study areas, such as Intelligence, National Security, Cybersecurity, STEM, language or other areas of study as determined by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), to meet Intelligence Community needs, participates in, or participated in, while matriculated, at least two IC CAE-focused activities each school year, and is interested in a career within the Intelligence Community.
Additional information on this program can be found here.
If you answer Yes below, you must attach the appropriate supporting document(s) to your application prior to submission.
IC CAE scholars are U.S. citizens and current students at an active or Legacy IC CAE Institution, or an individual who has graduated from such an institution, who has successfully completed at least one course in IC CAE study areas, such as Intelligence, National Security, Cybersecurity, STEM, language or other areas of study as determined by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), to meet Intelligence Community needs, participates in, or participated in, while matriculated, at least two IC CAE-focused activities each school year, and is interested in a career within the Intelligence Community.
Additional information on this program can be found here.
If you answer Yes below, you must attach the appropriate supporting document(s) to your application prior to submission.
Condition of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am willing and able to refrain from the use of illegal drugs as defined under federal law in the Controlled Substances Act and if requested, I will submit to urinalysis testing. Further, I am willing and able to sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied as a TDP, and that I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
2.
This position requires that the selectee complete and pass a pre-employment drug test. I am willing and able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test.
3.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
4.
I am willing and able to submit to a polygraph examination on a recurring basis.
5.
Do you live or work within the commute area of the duty location(s) listed for this position?
The commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a duty location that encompasses the localities in which people live or work and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to their usual employment.
The commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a duty location that encompasses the localities in which people live or work and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to their usual employment.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1035-13, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Conduct an advance set up of Power Point and peripheral equipment for presentations.
3.
Create and edit news release fact sheets, talking points, and other material to stimulate internal and external interest in command accomplishments and enhance the understanding of the command's workforce, mission, and contribution to the national defense.
4.
Create electronic, print, social media, or audiovisual materials to disseminate information to the public.
5.
Determine which events are newsworthy to prioritize communication through media.
6.
Develop clear, concise, and detailed statements, news releases, and articles for publication.
7.
Manage an organizations' website and social media presence including the scheduling and positing of articles, photos, videos, and informational updates.
8.
Prepare mass communication materials including news releases, fact sheets, talking points, and other materials for internal audiences or to attract external media coverage promoting broad themes from senior leaders and enhance understanding of the command, its workforce, mission, and contribution to the national defense.
9.
Coordinate event planning and strategic communications for an activity.
10.
Establish communication channels and tools necessary to execute communications plans.
11.
Participate in the planning, developing, and execution of strategic communication efforts for a command.
12.
Coordinate media requests for information, interviews, and site visits.
13.
Establish relations with media representatives to promote positive events, people, and stories of an organization or command.
14.
Respond to requests for information from the media in written or oral form.
15.
Brief news media representatives and a variety of publics on the organization's programs and activities to increase public understanding of the agency's mission.
16.
Conduct media training for leadership and staff, as required.
17.
Develop formal and informal presentations to inform, motivate, or educate internal and external audiences.
18.
Serve as spokesperson on public affairs, congressional, or legislative affairs issues.
19.
Coordinate and prepare leadership for media interactions.
20.
Monitor and mentor official social-media activity to ensure quality control.
21.
Oversee coordination of public engagement activities to promote agency projects or enhance the understanding of agency's programs.
22.
Respond to media inquiries according to established policies and procedures.
23.
Coordinate the flow of authoritative, timely, or responsive information to audiences through the use of broadcast, audiovisual, print, and web-based media.
24.
Develop informational materials regarding organizational programs, policies, activities, or objectives.
25.
Create or edit written products that are selected to meet the information and communication needs of the command and its audiences.
26.
Develop written materials which transmit information concerning the nature and purpose of the organization's programs.
27.
Write and review responses to potentially controversial issues and sensitive matters affecting the organization or its mission.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
28.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Develop mitigating solutions or recommendations in response to public affair problems identified through analysis.
30.
Identify public affairs problems emanating from a variety of sources (e.g., survey results, changes in mission, analysis of media coverage, community feedback, unfavorable social/political/economic/environmental responses).
31.
Propose solutions for public affairs resource requirements to support the execution of communication strategies.
32.
Recommend solutions for public affairs problems and issues.