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Position Title
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Agency
U.S. Army Accession Command
Announcement Number
CHDE229507130993D Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 to Monday, November 21, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current 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 our current duty location. 

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

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

NOTE 3:  MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

NOTE 4:  MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, 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 military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

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.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Public Affairs Specialist position with the Department of the Army. 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. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Contact advertising sales representatives to determine availability of advertising space to schedule and/or place advertisements in local media. (limit characters)
3. Write advertising copy tailored to local markets to include localize or "sniping" nationally produced advertising copy. (limit characters)
4. Perform photographic assignments for advertisements. (limit characters)
5. Maintain agency websites and/or social media sites in compliance with agency regulations and standards. (limit characters)
6. Coordinate scheduling of assets for a variety of sales promotion events, such as conventions, science and engineering fairs, and tours of the agency. (limit characters)
7. Contact a variety of organizations such as Chambers of Commerce, officials of public and private organizations to obtain news media coverage and recruiter on-site support for recruiting activities. (limit characters)
8. Conduct oral presentations to disseminate various types of informational materials. (limit characters)
9. Train recruiters on the use of various promotional materials and/or availability of assets. (limit characters)
10. Write press releases for local news media. (limit characters)
11. Prepare after-action reports assessing the success of promotional programs. (limit characters)
12. Ensure quality products are produced for agency product inclusion in magazines, newsletters, brochures, etc. (limit characters)
13. Prepare speeches and briefings for the agency. (limit characters)
14. Implement promotional programs of varying degrees of complexity such as Total Army Involvement in Recruiting (TAIR) program, Scholar/Athlete and JROTC Awards Program, the USAREC Poster Program, General Officer Sponsor Program and Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Program. (limit characters)
15. Conduct annual station inspections of the programs. (limit characters)
16. Compile and/or analyze market data/feedback to determine the effectiveness of informational materials to recommend changes. (limit characters)
17. Interpret regulations, written policies, directives, and precedents situations which apply directly to Public Affairs. (limit characters)
18. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)