- Position Title
- AMENDED-Public Affairs Specialist (Communications Specialist) 12 Month Register
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-11777926P-TEX-1035-11T13 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 17, 2023 to Tuesday, January 2, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
3.
Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
4.
ICTAP Candidate - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and:
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
5.
Military Spouses (EO 13832) Candidate - Are you the spouse of an active-duty member of the Armed Forces -OR- the spouse of a retired/separated member of the Armed Forces with a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR- the un-married widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while on active duty status?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit the following:
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit the following:
- Verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage), AND
- If based on member's Active Duty status: proof of active duty status, i.e. Active Duty military orders, or spouse's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with dates of active duty, or official documentation from the Armed Forces branch that verifies spouse's active status.
- If based on member's 100% disability: verification of the member's retirement or release/discharge from active duty AND verification of spouse's 100% service-connected disability (DD-214 and/or VA letter).
- If based on member's death: verification of the member's active duty status at the time of death (DD-214) AND verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300).
- You are not eligible if you were not married to the veteran at the time of death or have since remarried.
- By selecting "Yes" below you are certifying that you were married to the veteran at the time of death and have not since remarried.
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
6.
U.S. Citizen Candidate - Are you a U.S. citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity. Former employees will be subject to a screening of their prior performance and conduct with the Service, and all other applicants may be subject to reference checks of prior employment. Your responses to the following questions will be verified; Applicants providing false information may be made ineligible and will be subject to debarment for future employment opportunities with the IRS.
Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
Please select the response that best describes your current or prior employment with the IRS. If you never worked for the Internal Revenue Service, you must select the last response "Not applicable."
4.
Employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity, and must be in compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. Applicants being considered for employment with the IRS will be subject to a tax check. You can "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) and check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. Applicants not in compliance will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. Your responses to the following questions will be verified; Applicants providing false information may be made ineligible and will be subject to debarment for future employment opportunities with the IRS.
Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
Please select the response that best describes your compliance with all Federal Tax requirements. You will be subject to a tax check that will verify your response to this question.
5.
The following question is regarding your Selective Service status. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. If you are required to register but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for appointment by executive agencies of the Federal Government (5 CFR 300.704). Visit http://www.sss.gov/ for additional information.
6.
If you are a current Federal employee, by what agency and organization are you employed?
7.
If you selected "Other", please enter the agency and organization.
8.
If you are a current Federal employee, what is your duty station? [City, State]
9.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
10.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, please provide your current or last pay plan, series, and grade level or pay band. For example: GS-0303-05, IR-0343-02, WG-5400-04.
(limit 250 characters)
11.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. For example: GS-05, IR-02, WG-04.
12.
Are you a current or former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility?
13.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
14.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
15.
Regarding the effectiveness of our recruitment strategies; how did you first hear about this job?
16.
If you answered "Posting on a job board or search agent other than USAJOBS (Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkUp, etc." please indicate the name of the job board or search agent other than USAJOBS you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" please indicate the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" please indicate the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" please indicate the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" please indicate the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" please indicate the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" please indicate the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" please indicate the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" please indicate the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" please specify.
If you answered "Social Media posting (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, on-line job fairs, etc.)" please indicate the name of the Social Media platform you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Attended a recruitment event (Job/Career Fair, Open House, Meet & Greet, Meetup, etc.)" please indicate the name and state of the recruiting event.
If you answered "School/University announcement/career counselor" please indicate the name of the school/university of the announcement where you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Third party referral, such as diversity or community organization, or employment office (Federal, state or local)" please indicate the name of the third party referral and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Newspaper (print/online)" please indicate the name of the newspaper and the state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Radio" please indicate the name of the radio station and state you heard the advertisement.
If you answered "Transit/Bus Advertisement" please indicate the city and state you saw the advertisement.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Major News Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Banner Advertisement - Movie Theater Websites" please indicate the website.
If you answered "Classified Advertisement Website (Craigslist, Angie's List, etc.)" please indicate the name of the website, city and state.
If you answered "Other" please specify.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
GRADE 11 QUALIFICATIONS: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equal to the GS-9 level in the Federal government including: Experience demonstrating accomplishment of public affairs assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of communication methods and techniques; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all media. Qualifying experience typically includes the following, or the equivalent: Developing and disseminating information materials to the general public or specialized target groups. Writing and disseminating to local and national print and broadcast media, news releases, feature articles, radio and television scripts, and other information material. OR You may qualify based on education as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study such as: journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, etc. OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study such as: journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, etc. OR LL.M., if related. OR You my qualify with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
GRADE 12 QUALIFICATIONS: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equal to the GS-11 level in the Federal government including: Experience demonstrating accomplishment of designing, planning, and directing or advising on the public affairs program in an agency or organization that requires a wide range of knowledge of communication requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where you analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of the public affairs program.
GRADE 13 QUALIFICATIONS: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equal to the GS-12 level in the Federal government including: Experience demonstrating accomplishment of developing and implementing a comprehensive public affairs program that involves public information, internal information, media relations, and community relations that required a wide range of knowledge of communication requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where you analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of the public affairs program.
GRADE 11 QUALIFICATIONS: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equal to the GS-9 level in the Federal government including: Experience demonstrating accomplishment of public affairs assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of communication methods and techniques; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all media. Qualifying experience typically includes the following, or the equivalent: Developing and disseminating information materials to the general public or specialized target groups. Writing and disseminating to local and national print and broadcast media, news releases, feature articles, radio and television scripts, and other information material. OR You may qualify based on education as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study such as: journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, etc. OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study such as: journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, etc. OR LL.M., if related. OR You my qualify with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
GRADE 12 QUALIFICATIONS: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equal to the GS-11 level in the Federal government including: Experience demonstrating accomplishment of designing, planning, and directing or advising on the public affairs program in an agency or organization that requires a wide range of knowledge of communication requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where you analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of the public affairs program.
GRADE 13 QUALIFICATIONS: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equal to the GS-12 level in the Federal government including: Experience demonstrating accomplishment of developing and implementing a comprehensive public affairs program that involves public information, internal information, media relations, and community relations that required a wide range of knowledge of communication requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where you analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of the public affairs program.
1.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS GRADE 11:
Which of the following is true about your education and/or specialized experience for the GS-11?
Which of the following is true about your education and/or specialized experience for the GS-11?
2.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS GRADE 12:
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience for the GS-12?
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience for the GS-12?
3.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS GRADE 13:
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience for the GS-13?
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience for the GS-13?
4.
Which of the following best describes your work experience in using a variety of social media, such as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, in a professional communications capacity?
5.
Choose the response that best describes your level of professional work experience developing and implementing public-facing social media strategies.
6.
Within the past three years have you used both social and traditional media in an integrated public-facing communication effort?
7.
Choose the response that best describes your experience in communication?
8.
Which of the following describes your experience providing guidance on communication programs and initiatives?
9.
Which of the following describes your experience developing and implementing communication programs?
10.
Which of the following describes your experience maintaining effective working relationships with members of the news media?
11.
Which of the following describes your experience interviewing a variety of people to solicit information and gather facts?
12.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience?
13.
I have communicated orally with others using the following methods.
14.
Which of the following describes your experience developing guidelines and procedures for program managers on the development and execution of their programs?
15.
Which of the following describes your experience analyzing and evaluating data to make recommendations regarding communication plans and strategies?
16.
Which of the following describes your experience writing and editing news and feature articles for local publication?
17.
Which of the following describes your experience writing communication materials that convey technical information describing requirements and/or services or benefits available?
18.
I have written the following communications products:
19.
Which of the following describes your experience developing guidelines and procedures for field communication managers on the development and execution of their programs?
20.
Which of the following describes your experience developing and maintaining relationships with specialized groups including internal and external stakeholders?
21.
Which of the following describes your experience obtaining information and articulating it in a manner that is appropriate for the target audience through various media?
22.
Which of the following describes your experience advising management on the probable internal and external reactions to planned communications?
23.
Which of the following describes your experience analyzing and recommending alternative communication strategies that supports program goals?
24.
Which of the following describes your experience writing and editing news and feature articles for local or regional publication?
25.
Which of the following describes your experience writing a variety of communication materials (e.g., news releases or feature articles) that convey technical information concerning a range of subjects?
26.
Which of the following best describes your work experience in using a variety of social media, such as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, in a professional communications capacity?
27.
Choose the response that best describes your level of professional work experience developing and implementing public-facing social media strategies
28.
Choose the response that describes your experience with communication?
29.
Which of the following describes your experience providing analysis and guidance on communication programs and initiatives?
30.
Which of the following describes your experience developing and implementing communication program plans?
31.
Which of the following describes your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the news media and special interest groups?
32.
Which of the following describes your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other communicators or business owners to develop effective ways to communicate internal program and/or policy changes?
33.
Which of the following describes your experience developing communication messages, speeches, talking points, and other informational briefings?
34.
Which of the following describes your experience developing and presenting information to media representatives?
35.
Which of the following describes your experience providing advice to management on communication implications of policies and decisions under consideration?
36.
Which of the following describes your experience measuring the effectiveness of internal communication programs in meeting strategic business objectives?
37.
Which of the following describes your experience writing and editing news and feature articles?
38.
Which of the following describes your experience developing professional written communication materials that convey information concerning a range of subjects?
39.
Which of the following describes your experience analyzing and developing recommendations from a wide array of conflicting and divergent input from many sources and arriving at a position acceptable to most of the participants?
40.
Which of the following describes your experience creating meaningful communication interchanges with individuals/groups to establish and maintain an effective working relationships?
41.
Which of the following describes your experience conducting meetings designed to obtain input on program issues and develop a consensus position from among divergent viewpoints?
42.
Which of the following describes your experience responding orally to criticism of the organization's functions or performance by logically and effectively explaining programs, functions and activities to provide others with an understanding of the organization's efforts?
43.
I have communicated orally with others using the following methods:
44.
Which of the following describes your experience evaluating the effectiveness of the communication programs implemented by field offices?
45.
Which of the following describes your experience analyzing feedback from various internal or external sources and developing recommendations to improve the internal operation and enhance the overall communication program?
46.
Which of the following describes your experience developing written materials designed to encourage and persuade stakeholders to adopt a certain position on sensitive or controversial issues?
47.
Which of the following describes your experience developing written materials to convey information concerning complex programs and functions to target audiences having diverse levels of understanding of the organization's programs and activities?
48.
Which of the following describes your experience providing guidance to senior management in business offices on matters affecting the office's communications initiatives?
49.
Which of the following describes your experience serving as a facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team activities?
50.
Which of the following describes your experience contacting high level corporate/agencies officials to gather information and monitor cross functional issues?
51.
Which of the following describes your experience providing advice and assistance to senior management with regards to handling media inquiries concerning complex or sensitive issues?
52.
Which of the following describes your experience identifying alternatives to problems that may affect communication initiatives?
53.
Which of the following describes your experience developing guidance for staff activities and performing oversight and follow up to accomplish appropriate use of resources for delivering program objectives and goals?
54.
Which of the following describes your experience developing written materials designed to encourage and persuade affected stakeholders to adopt a certain position on sensitive or controversial issues?
55.
Which of the following describes your experience coordinating and developing briefing materials on complex tax law or other governmental policies or procedures for Corporate/Agency executives?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
56.
To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. Do you understand that failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified determination?
57.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.