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Position Title
Public Affairs Specialist
Agency
U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number
ST-11580209-22-ANP Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 5, 2022 to Friday, August 19, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing 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 eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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3. 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
  • 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.
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
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4. Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?

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Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service? 
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5. 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
  • 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP 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
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6. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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7. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources
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8. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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9. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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10. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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Assessment 1
The following questions will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Read the questions and consider your answer carefully. Choose the best answer that accurately describes your level of experience. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in federal service designing, planning, and managing communication and outreach activities for an organization? Examples of specialized experience includes: researching, developing and writing articles, news releases and fact sheets; making oral presentations and presenting other materials to various audiences; establishing and maintaining working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders; analyzing and developing recommendations based on input from different sources, and planning and implementing communication and outreach programs accordingly. (limit characters)
2. Do you have experience researching, writing and editing communication products about complex issues/topics? (limit characters)
3. Which of the following outreach products have you produced? Select all that apply. (limit characters)
4. Identify the following activities that you have performed as a regular and recurring part of your job. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
5. Indicate which of the following you have experience establishing and maintaining relationships with. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
6. Select the option that best describes your level of experience designing and evaluating internal affairs programs/initiatives. (limit characters)
7. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
8. Do you have experience using website content management systems to produce and maintain external communications products? (limit characters)
9. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
10. Do you have experience using website content management systems to produce and maintain internal communications products? (limit characters)
11. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work: (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
12. Select the option that best describes your level of experience evaluating the outcomes of projects, programs and/or plans to ensure achievement of objectives. (limit characters)
13. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. Do you have experience representing an organization as a spokesperson? (limit characters)
15. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. Do you have crisis communications experience, specifically working in a deadline-oriented environment? (limit characters)
17. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. Have you been responsible for ensuring and maintaining organizational identity and brand uniformity for internal and external materials? (limit characters)
19. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work: (limit characters)