USA Staffing

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

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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?

-OR-
?
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?

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

6. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

-OR-
?
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?

-OR-

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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).

A. Yes

B. No

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).

A. Yes

B. No

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

A. Yes

B. No

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.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

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.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Do you have experience researching, writing and editing communication products about complex issues/topics?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Which of the following outreach products have you produced? Select all that apply.

A. News Releases

B. Fact Sheets

C. Brochures

D. Slide Deck Presentations

E. Web Content

F. Social Media Content

G. Internal written weekly and/or monthly reports

H. Other written products on major organizational programs and initiatives

I. None of the above

4. Identify the following activities that you have performed as a regular and recurring part of your job. Select all that apply.

A. I have initiated, planned and developed internal communications programs and events to inform and educate my organization's workforce, such as informal small group discussions, managers meetings and town halls.

B. I have planned and developed outreach activities to inform and educate audiences about my organization, such as roundtables, speaker panels, and conference sessions.

C. I have proactively researched, created, edited and shared social media content and campaigns to inform and educate audiences about my organization.

D. None of the above

5. Indicate which of the following you have experience establishing and maintaining relationships with. Select all that apply.

A. News media – domestic and international

B. Government officials – U.S. and foreign

C. Congressional staff

D. Academics and educators

E. Think tank executives and other thought leaders

F. Foreign dignitaries

G. The general public

H. None of the above

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

6. Select the option that best describes your level of experience designing and evaluating internal affairs programs/initiatives.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this work behavior. I have had exposure to this work behavior but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a proficient level.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

D. I have performed this work behavior independently across a wide range of situations. I have assisted others in carrying out this work behavior. I seek guidance in carrying out this work behavior only in unusually complex situations.

E. I am considered an expert in carrying out this work behavior. I advise and instruct others in carrying out this work behavior on a regular basis. I am consulted by my colleagues and/or supervisors to carry out this work behavior in unusually complex situations.

7. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

8. Do you have experience using website content management systems to produce and maintain external communications products?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

10. Do you have experience using website content management systems to produce and maintain internal communications products?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

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.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

13. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

14. Do you have experience representing an organization as a spokesperson?

A. Yes

B. No

15. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

16. Do you have crisis communications experience, specifically working in a deadline-oriented environment?

A. Yes

B. No

17. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

18. Have you been responsible for ensuring and maintaining organizational identity and brand uniformity for internal and external materials?

A. Yes

B. No

19. Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:

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