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1. I have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-11 in the federal service, applying principles and methods used in implementing a public affairs program to convey information on agency operations, programs and activities to specialized audiences and general public; developing communications products on a variety of topics for use in responding to media queries and/or as briefing materials; implementing and evaluating new and existing technologies for media efforts including web analytics and social networking.

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

2. Provide writing, editing and operations support to help communicate in plain language internal products or knowledge to the public.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

3. Write and edit short summaries to communicate main points of complex reports in plain language for the public.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

4. Do you have experience producing the following for an organization/company? (Please select all that apply)

A. Social Media

B. Blog Posts

C. Podcasts

D. Videos

E. Website Content

F. None of the above

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

5. Do you have experience teaching or serving as an instructor for internal trainings or workshops?

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

6. Establish effective working relationships and partnerships with technical and non-technical staff to translate complex materials into clear messages across the organization.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

7. Apply principles, methods, practices, and techniques of communication procedures to carry out regular and recurring or special assignments in the areas of public affairs including social media production and web and social analytics.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

8. Please provide a short narrative to support your response, which includes at least one example of your work experience ( Writing and editing short products for external audiences, producing social media content, managing calendars for social media, and planning or producing videos or podcasts). (Maximum length of 2500 characters) (limit 2,500 characters)

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

9. Plan, organize, and direct efforts to persuade management to accept and implement communications recommendations that may have long-term implications.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

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

10. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information in and attached to this application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me or firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated.

A. Yes

B. No

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