USA Staffing

Position Title: Multimedia Specialist (Dari)
Agency: U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number: DE-11974408-23-SG Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, May 18, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 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

The following question will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Read the question and consider your answer carefully. Choose either Yes or No.

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

1. Screen out Factor: Applicant must have fluency in both English and Dari 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 GS-11 which is directly related to this line of work?

Specialized Experience at the GS-12 grade level is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience reporting, writing, recording, editing, and producing news and feature broadcasts for posting on the Web and social media, for an established and respected news organization of national or international prominence. And
Experience with designing, creating, manipulating and tailoring graphics, images, sound, animation, video and text to create integrated multimedia programs.
Knowledge of Afghan history, economics, culture, and socio-political development.

A. Yes

B. No

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

A. Yes

B. No

3. Which statement best describe I have produced live TV programming for a major news organization. Check all that apply.

A. I have produced recorded TV programming for a major news organization.

B. I have produced live programming.

C. I have produced recorded programming.

D. I have no experience producing programming.

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

4. Which best describes your experience editing feature packages?

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.

5. Which best describes your experience editorial skill to direct the development and production of radio, TV and internet programs for content, style and tone.

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.

6. Which best describes your experience collaborating with show host and producers to determine execution of show content?

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.

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

7. Do you have experience interacting and securing high-profile guests in and outside the U.S ?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Do you have experience utilizing various social media tools to disseminate developing news and news updates rapidly?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Which of the following best describes your experience with multimedia production?

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

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

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work 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 my job. I have performed independently and normally without review by supervisor or senior employee.

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

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