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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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Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
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Can you read, speak, and write fluently in Spanish and English?
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Choose the response that best describes your qualifications for the GS-9 grade level.
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Ability to meet and deal appropriately with a wide variety of individuals at various levels within the public and private sectors, including coordination with local and Regional level staff, external partners, other federal agencies, community groups, representatives of the local, regional, and national news media and interest groups in order to convey information regarding the Service in an effective manner.
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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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Develop creative and new methods to convey information about the organization's programs to the public, and assess effectiveness of those methods.
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Coordinate with organization staff and partners to convey technical information and non-technical information to diverse audiences, including Spanish speaking communities and members of the media in a clear, engaging, and informative manner.
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Adhere to and coordinate internal review processes by working with supervisors, peers, and external groups to synthesize and incorporate input and review of materials prior to publication.
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Knowledge of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques in order to develop and disseminate a wide range of written and oral information that is typically factual and non-controversial in nature, to the news media, partners, Congress, stakeholders, special interest groups, and the general public with particular focus on social media content development, in-person and virtual outreach events, and field reporting.
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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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Assists in developing multi-media content related to wildlife and natural conservation themes to meet identified communication objectives, messages, and target audiences.
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Gathers and collects information from staff and program offices to assist in the development of tactics for multi-media platforms to meet specific communication objectives.
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Conduct research, interviews, and field visits to prepare written and digital communication products.
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Knowledge of and ability to effectively coordinate in-person and virtual public outreach events in coordination with local staff and partners to communicate the agency mission in a relevant and meaningful way to diverse audiences.
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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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Experience communicating effectively to culturally diverse audiences.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish to develop digital content and disseminate to priority audiences.
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Writing and editing communication plans, articles, blogs, podcasts, video scripts, and feature stories that convey a story and agency messaging related to conservation.
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Working knowledge of multimedia information products (podcasts, blogs, slide shows and other interactive media) and understanding of how to effectively utilize web, text, graphics, photos, audio, video, and other social media to convey information concerning factual and non-controversial programs and functions to publics having varying levels of understanding of the organizations' programs and activities.
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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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Skills in developing news releases, newsletters, and communications plans.
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Familiarity with high performing social media content and new trends in digital communications.
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Familiarity with components of effective storytelling including character development, audience, timing, and storytelling themes.
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Ability to support the mission by operating camera equipment, collecting multi-media content including video footage and photographs during field reporting activities to communicate the mission of the agency.
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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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Capture and produce digital video products for the web and distribution via social media and other venues.
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Knowledge of video and graphics software including Adobe Creative Suite.
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Comfortable working outdoors in the field including carrying and operating film and photography equipment, planning, and conducting interviews.
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Ability to meet and deal appropriately with a wide variety of individuals at various levels within the public and private sectors, including coordination with local and Regional level staff, external partners, other federal agencies, community groups, representatives of the local news media and interest groups in order to convey information regarding the Service in an effective manner.
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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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Develop creative and new methods to convey information about the organization's programs to the public.
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Coordinate with organization staff and partners to convey technical information and non-technical information to diverse audiences, including Spanish speaking communities, in a clear, engaging, and informative manner.
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Adhere to internal review processes including working with supervisors, peers, and external groups to coordinate input and review of materials prior to publication
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Basic knowledge of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques in order to develop and disseminate a wide range of written and oral information that is typically factual and non-controversial in nature, to the news media, partners, Congress, stakeholders, special interest groups, and the general public, with particular focus on social media content development, in-person and virtual outreach events, and field reporting.
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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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Communicating effectively to culturally diverse audiences.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish to develop digital content and disseminate to priority audiences.
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Writing and editing articles, blogs, podcasts, video scripts, and feature stories that convey a story and agency messaging related to conservation.
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Knowledge of and ability to effectively coordinate in-person and virtual public outreach events in coordination with local staff and partners to communicate the agency mission in a relevant and meaningful way to diverse audiences.
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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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Develop and deliver key messages and coordinate in-person and virtual outreach events that engage local communities and groups.
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Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills to be responsive and effective in collaborating with internal staff, outside organizations, and the public.
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Develop outreach and education materials that relay information to diverse audiences including Spanish and English speaking communities.
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Basic knowledge of multimedia information products (podcasts, blogs, slide shows and other interactive media) and understanding of how to effectively utilize web, text, graphics, photos, audio, video, and other social media to convey information concerning factual and non-controversial programs and functions to publics having varying levels of understanding of the organizations' programs and activities.
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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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Skills in developing news releases and/or newsletters.
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Familiarity with high performing social media content and new trends in digital communications.
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Familiarity with components of effective storytelling including character development, audience, timing, and storytelling themes.
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Ability to support the mission by operate camera equipment, collect multi-media content including video footage and photographs during field reporting activities to communicate the mission of the agency.
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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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Capture and produce digital video products for the web and distribution via social media and other venues.
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Knowledge of video and graphics software including Adobe Creative Suite.
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Comfortable working outdoors in the field including carrying and operating film and photography equipment and conducting interviews.
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