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Position Title
Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)
Agency
Defense Media Activity
Announcement Number
DMA-22-11616310-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 to Wednesday, September 7, 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 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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3. Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of the new duty location.

NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/2021-04/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.pdf
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?



 
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media) position with Defense Media Activity. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of experience that you fully possess for the Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media), GS-1035-13 position. Read all of the statements completely before making your selection.
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2. Are you a re-employed annuitant? (An individual receiving an annuity from any civil service retirement system or who meets all requirements for entitlement to an annuity and has submitted a claim for retirement.)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience identifying organizational communication opportunities through the use of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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4. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience analyzing social media and other communication efforts to identify the most effective direction.
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5. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience utilizing emerging trends in technology to execute a growing social media program.
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6. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience developing content for an organization's social media sites.
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7. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience contributing content for use on an organization's web platform, on a regular basis.
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8. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience developing strategies to create content for all internal audiences.
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9. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience developing strategies to for all external audiences.
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10. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience thinking strategically and overcome obstacles, ensuring project objectives are met.
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11. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience using diplomacy in working with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
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12. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience coordinating with other agencies/organizations to ensure message consistency.
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13. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners, stakeholders and other centers of influence.
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14. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience providing support and assistance to other staff members.
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15. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience responding to inquires from internal and external partners and stakeholders.
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