- Position Title
- Communications Specialist
- Agency
- Federal Housing Finance Agency
- Announcement Number
- OCAC-23-03 DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 26, 2023 to Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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.
Are you a US citizen? If so, you can apply under this eligibility, without having worked for the Federal Government before. Veteran's preference applies.
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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
In the last five years (from the closing date of this announcement) have you served, or are you currently serving, as an Executive Branch Political, Schedule C, or Non-career Senior Executive Services appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at the SF-50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Assessment 1
1.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the specialized experience needed to qualify for this position. From the description below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your background relevant to this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
I addressed communication needs and gaps and developed informational materials that informed staff of the Agency's/Organization's policies, programs, services, and activities.
3.
I executed, and later evaluated the effectiveness of information and communication programs in furthering an Agency's/Organization's goals.
4.
I developed messages and materials that are technically sound and consistent with program objectives, marketing strategies, and principles.
5.
I utilized web-based communication and marketing channels to increase employee engagement.
6.
I worked collaboratively with subject matter experts and other communications specialists.
7.
I worked with External Communications Specialists, Congressional Affairs Specialists or equivalent and Agency/Organization Webmaster as needed.
8.
I wrote and edited appropriate intranet materials for spelling/grammar, readability, punctuation, continuity, and consistency with Agency/Organization policy.
9.
I assisted the Supervisory Communications Specialist or equivalent in carrying out the Agency/Organization's internal communications strategy, including, but not limited to drafting the internal newsletter, crafting briefing documents for internal events, creating digital signage, and supporting the production of internal events and videos.
10.
I wrote and edited texts for online use; creating, developing, and updating internal newsletters.
11.
I worked closely with internal stakeholders to provide enhancements to written materials.
12.
I worked collaboratively with subject matter experts and other communications specialists.
13.
I provided advice and guidance on a range of specific communication issues.