USA Staffing

Position Title: International Broadcaster (Creole)
Agency: U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number: DE-11809910-23-WF Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, March 16, 2023 to Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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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 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

3. 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

1. Where did you learn about this U.S. Agency for Global Media job opportunity?

A. USAGM Careers web page

B. USAJOBS website

C. Career Fair, Conference, or Conventions

D. Vacancy Announcement Posting

E. Friend/Relative

F. Social Media

G. Professional Organization

H. Radio/TV

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Other

In the first sections you will answer a question (Yes or No) for the specialized experience required for this position. The remaining questions are responses required, either a single or several selections to a question. Select your answers carefully as they are final once completed.

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

Do you have one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent experience). Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:

Uses professional techniques of broadcast journalism required for conducting radio and television interviews and skill in quickly and carefully preparing radio, television, and web packages and stories.
Extensive or wide-ranging experience preparing, anchoring, and/or voicing new and feature materials in a studio or on location for radio, television, social media, mobile phones, and internet broadcasts.
Thorough comprehension of Haiti's history and culture and awareness of political and social developments; and
Ability to establish effective work relationships and skill in working with not only team members and colleagues, but also with groups or individuals providing information or interviews on program work topics.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Do you have fluency in both English and Creole languages that enables you to speak, read, write, report, and translate in both languages?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you have experience voicing all types of material for radio, internet, and television broadcasts, in Creole and English?

A. Yes

B. No

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

4. What is the level of your knowledge, skill, and experience in journalism, and knowledge of broadcasting principles, practices, methods and procedures required for producing balanced, accurate, comprehensive material, selecting news stories, and conducting interviews?

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.

5. What is the level of your understanding of world news events, including U.S. foreign policy toward Haiti, and preparing broadcasts to this region?

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.

6. What is the highest level of your knowledge, skill, and experience with digital media platforms transmitting broadcasts via methods such as, websites, social media, mobile phones, and online syndication platforms?

A. Plan and manage this process and lead the production thoroughly to completion.

B. Familiarity with and knowledge of digital media platforms including websites, and trends used by Haiti.

C. Some knowledge of digital media platforms, such as social media, online platforms.

D. None of the above.

7. What is the highest level of your knowledge and experience related to audio production techniques for assembling audio for air and for on-air studio productions for broadcasts?

A. Plan and manage this process and lead the production thoroughly to completion.

B. Familiarity with and knowledge of audio production techniques and equipment involved in this process.

C. Some knowledge of audio production and equipment in order to assist higher-level staff.

D. None of the above.

8. What is the highest level of your knowledge and experience related to arranging productions, using production techniques, preparing studio sets with staff lined up to assist in the broadcast?

A. Plan and manage this process and lead tasks thoroughly to completion.

B. Familiarity with and knowledge of shooting and editing processes and arranging a broadcast.

C. Some knowledge of video production and equipment in order to assist higher-level staff.

D. None of the above.

9. Operates as a team member, sharing responsibilities in all areas of broadcasting, in order to accomplish tasks.

A. Leads discussions, search for answers for projects that require action for the broadcasting project.

B. Familiar with broadcasting, producing, and shooting projects for an organization.

C. Some knowledge of broadcasting, production, and assists higher-level staff on most projects.

D. 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.

10. What is the level of your in-depth knowledge and experience related to Haiti, its history, economics, culture, socio-political development, as well as its media landscape and trends?

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.

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