- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Announcement Number
- SWGI232365186602D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 7, 2023 to Sunday, April 23, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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?
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?
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.
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Public Affairs Specialist position with 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.
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 Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Write and/or edit news or feature material in a journalistic writing style for external and/or internal audiences.
3.
Research, write, edit and distribute press releases.
4.
Plan, write, produce, edit and/or copyedit content of informational materials, to include handouts, brochures and fact sheets, to educate internal and/or external audiences.
5.
Apply knowledge of Associated Press Style in writing and editing informational products.
6.
Utilize standard visual, written, oral and/or electronic communications methods and practices to select appropriate media for information content and dissemination.
7.
Interpret an organization's programs, objectives and policies orally to increase public awareness of the agency.
8.
Prepare and/or make presentations in front of a large group of people.
9.
Provide information to audiences with varying degrees of comprehension, explaining a position, while not criticizing other views or arousing hostility, to increase public acceptance and/or understanding of the organization.
10.
Function as a spokesperson for highly controversial issues in the public spotlight and overseeing communication plan to convey and/or clarify information about agency missions, operations, programs and/or activities.
11.
Apply concepts and/or principals of photojournalism while taking, cropping, enhancing, publishing and/or archiving digital photographs.
12.
Apply concepts and/or principals of photojournalism while recording, editing publishing and archiving video to include producing short, scripted videos using Adobe Premiere software.
13.
Apply knowledge of desktop publishing and/or graphic design software and the concepts of layout and design to produce informational materials, such as newsletters, presentations, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, etc.
14.
Plan, produce, and/or layout media using Adobe InDesign software to edit organizational newsletter.
15.
Respond to local, regional and/or national media queries on a timely basis.
16.
Escort media on site visits.
17.
Review information for public distribution, in close coordination with legal and security subject matter experts to ensure operational security.
18.
Coordinate release of information to the media and plan and/or conduct media interviews to include releasing information jointly with other federal, state and/or local government agencies.
19.
Plan and/or conduct media interviews with print or broadcast media.
20.
Establish continuing relations with local, regional, and/or national news media in order to effectively disseminate information.
21.
Develop project and/or program communication plans to provide continuous, timely and accurate information internally and/or externally.
22.
Coordinate, develop and/or engage in proactive or reactive web and social media strategies to address issues and increase communication with various target audiences.
23.
Develop, edit, design, layout, manage and maintain websites through the use of the SharePoint software.
24.
Develop, edit, design, layout, manage and maintain websites through the use of a content management system.
25.
Write news or feature articles intended for publication.
26.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of local civic organizations, special interest groups, educational groups, etc.
27.
Facilitate and/or coordinate agency participation in community events.
28.
Coordinate community speaking engagements for organizational personnel.
29.
Advise staff on public information and public relations matters related to web content.
30.
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.