USA Staffing

1. Screen out Factor: Applicant must have fluency in both English and Russian languages that enables you to speak, read, write, report, and translate in both languages.

Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GG-12 which is directly related to this line of work?

Specialized Experience at the GG-13 grade level is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Managing activities of a professional staff supporting print, digital; and social media
Assessing, evaluating, or monitoring programs to ensure particular interest to the target audience
Leading/managing a diverse staff/team of content producers and journalists in the U.S. and abroad producing multimedia content
Knowledge of Russian history, economics, culture, and socio-political development.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you Fluent in Russia language that enables you to write, report, interview, and broadcast?

A. Yes

B. No

3. What is the highest level of your knowledge, skill, and experience with digital media platforms including websites, social media, and online syndication platforms and trends?

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 Russia.

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

D. None of the above

4. Which statement best describes your knowledge of the target area? Check all that apply?

A. I have knowledge of the history of the target area.

B. I have knowledge of the economics of the target area.

C. I have knowledge of the culture of the target area.

D. I have knowledge of the sociopolitical development of the target area.

E. None of the above apply.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

5. Which best describes your experience planning, overseeing, and reviewing work to be accomplished by subordinates; setting and adjusting long and short term priorities?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

6. Which statement best describes your experience of journalistic principles, practices and methods gained through relevant experience and skill in applying this knowledge to work assignments in a fast-paced journalistic environment?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

7. Which of the following most accurately describes your highest level of experience that demonstrates your potential to supervise a group of employees?

A. I have not held senior, lead, or supervisory positions. I perform the duties and responsibilities of my position with general directions for common assignments but require more specific direction and guidance from higher level specialists or supervisors for more complex or politically sensitive assignments.

B. I have not held senior, lead, or supervisory positions. I independently perform the duties and responsibilities of my position; determine the course of action to take, plan and carry out my assignments, consult with others as necessary, and resolve any conflicts. I keep my supervisor advised of progress, any controversial conflicts or issues, and/or matters that may affect policy or have far-reaching implications.

C. I have held a lead or senior position or positions with formal responsibility for providing technical guidance and instructions on policy, procedures, regulations, or complex assignments to others in the organization.

D. I have served as a project leader, established and communicated the project objectives, assigned work to others, monitored the progress of the assignments, provided guidance and instruction as needed to members of the group, evaluated and/or rewarded the contributions of the individual team members, and assured that the project objectives were successfully met.

E. I have held a position or positions with supervisory responsibilities which included: development of goals, milestones, and work plans; balanced and distributed employees' workload; evaluated job performance; mediated or negotiated resolutions to employee problems and conflicts; recommended employees for recognition, promotion, developmental training; and recommended or hired new employees.

8. Which best describes your knowledge of the Russia history, economics, culture, and socio-political development and the range of broadcasting skills required to select materials, tone, and style most appealing to this audience?

A. I have no knowledge or demonstrated capability in this area.

B. I can demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts involved in this technical area. I will require formal training and close supervision to perform this work.

C. I can demonstrate an understanding of some advanced concepts within this technical area and am capable of working on most projects in this technical area with moderate assistance. I am able to perform this work with minimal supervision.

D. I can demonstrate an understanding of many advanced concepts within this technical area and am capable of mentoring others on some projects in this technical area. I am able to perform this work without supervision except in the most complex situations.

E. I can demonstrate an understanding of most advanced concepts within this technical area. I am considered an expert in the field and am frequently consulted by others about this technical area. I am responsible for mentoring and training others in this technical area.

9. Select the statements that best describe your experience in digital broadcast journalism which produced balanced, accurate, comprehensive material, selecting news stories, conducting interviews, and editing the work of colleagues.

A. Expert level, leads a broadcast news team, writes material, produces and arranges staff and digital equipment to complete news projects.

B. Manages written news material, produces projects, for various news arenas; websites, social media, TV, radio, as examples.

C. Assists a higher level staffer in producing written material for distribution to various audiences.

D. None of the above.

10. From the list below select the statements that demonstrate your experience with supervision.

A. Performance evaluation

B. Recruitment and hiring

C. Disciplinary action

D. Awards

E. Assigning and delegating work

F. Establishing performance standards

G. Team building

H. Time and attendance

I. Scheduling resources

J. Conflict resolution

K. Coaching and or counseling

L. Labor relations

M. Managing diversity/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

N. Employee development/ training

O. Mentoring

P. None of the above

11. From the choices below, select the responses that reflect your experience gathering and presenting information.

A. I have interpreted information and reconciled contradictions in the information gathered

B. I have used descriptive narrative to identify and develop all facets of matters and presented conflicting points of view

C. I have determined appropriate methods for presenting information based on the specific audience.

D. None of the above.

12. Which statement best describes your ability to produce, write, and edit TV and digital media?

A. I have planned and managed content production for digital/broadcast/print media

B. I have thorough knowledge of digital platform trends

C. I have thorough knowledge of the situation, trending topics of Russia and the region.

D. I produced the content myself for such media

E. None of the above

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