- Position Title
- Strategic Communications and Content Specialist
- Agency
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Announcement Number
- DLAJ1-23-11883122-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 15, 2023 to Sunday, March 26, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
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.
3.
Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new 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 the new duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/2021-04/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.pdf
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 Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/2021-04/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.pdf
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 Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
Preferences
1.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Information provided in the application process may be investigated. Deliberate attempts to falsify your application information may result in being removed from consideration and could be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment should you be selected for this position. Please ensure the responses you provide are accurate and truthful.
Certification of Information Accuracy - I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by me in this application, supporting materials and/or information provided in any interview associated with the examination process will be true and accurate; and that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information, may be grounds for not hiring me, disciplinary action or termination; and that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Certification of Information Accuracy - I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by me in this application, supporting materials and/or information provided in any interview associated with the examination process will be true and accurate; and that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information, may be grounds for not hiring me, disciplinary action or termination; and that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
3.
Are you a former Federal employee who has retired and is receiving an annuity either under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of education and/or
experience that you fully possess in order to minimally qualify for this position. Read all of the statements completely
before making your selection.
experience that you fully possess in order to minimally qualify for this position. Read all of the statements completely
before making your selection.
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which
you are applying. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or
training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your
experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develops strategic communications products for a Human Resources Officer to articulate the vision, mission, goals,
and policies of the office to various internal and external audiences.
and policies of the office to various internal and external audiences.
3.
Transforms initiatives into an integrated communications product utilizing a variety of media outlets to clearly
articulate requirements.
articulate requirements.
4.
Develops speeches, newsletters, and web pages, which effectively communicate information to internal and
external publics.
external publics.
5.
Edits articles to ensure consistency with policy, correctness of grammar, spelling and readability.
6.
Designs web pages supporting all functional areas of human resources, which increase awareness of a diverse
audience.
audience.
7.
Participates in developing long and short-range plans relating to strategic communications.
8.
Facilitates executive leadership teams, which conceived and designed communications campaigns and
publications.
publications.
9.
Assists in developing and analyzing the Human Resources vision and position to produce original Command-level
correspondence.
correspondence.
10.
Coordinates employer brand awareness and marketing/recruitment efforts.
11.
Works with data scientists to perform web search data analysis and report communications effectiveness.
12.
Develops communications, which relate and are respectful within the context of a diverse, multicultural and
inclusive setting.
inclusive setting.
13.
Collaborates with individuals from varied backgrounds being sensitive to cultural diversity, disabilities and other
individual differences.
individual differences.
14.
Interviews sources and research references to write articles for publication that describe programs and initiatives
which are inclusive.
which are inclusive.
15.
Ensures proper preparation and staffing of all correspondence in accordance with applicable action plans.