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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-11 which is directly related to this line of work?

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

Writing, editing, and reporting news and information for a website or video/audio program with the ability to tell many kinds of stores;
The ability to write/produce content quickly, with clarity and authority often about complex matters, on deadline and the ability to interpret politics and policymaking.
Experience is gained in working well in teams with editors, producers, data journalists, designers, photographers, and others
Knowledge of Russia's history, economics, culture, and socio-political development.

A. Yes

B. No

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

A. Yes

B. No

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

3. Which of the following describes your experience analyzing data to understand trends and make recommendations for content and editorial direction based on the results?

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.

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.

5. Describe your experience interviewing sources and researching references to write articles for online publication.

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 of the following describes your experience communicating technical information verbally?

A. Provided status updates to coworkers during group meetings (e.g., project meetings)

B. Communicated with individuals outside of your work unit (e.g., other work units or functions) to gather or relay information

C. Explained technical information to non-technical audiences (e.g., customers)

D. None of the above

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

7. Do you have experience employing appropriate investigative tools, including the Freedom of Information Act, to find and analyze documentary evidence, including legal papers,
government records and regulatory reports, business and financial filings and records contained in electronic databases?

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. Select the types of user research and analysis tasks you have completed.

A. Identified opportunities for research and designed hypothesis

B. Designed, studied, and presented user research findings

C. Leveraged findings and presented alternative solutions or designs.

D. Implemented changes based on findings and monitored results.

E. None of the above

10. Which of the following describes your experience communicating product and/or project information?

A. Provided status updates to leadership and/or other stakeholders during meetings (e.g., project meetings).

B. Led meetings to review and discuss product/project progress.

C. Quality reviewed work products and provided feedback.

D. Explained technical information to non-technical audiences (e.g., customers).

E. None of the above

11. Which of the following describes your experience working with digital products and services?

A. Supported the creation of user stories and epics

B. Supported the business owner through the Agile development process including participation in sprint planning and backlog grooming.

C. Worked with stakeholder(s) to ensure the digital products/content met established organizational standards and guidelines.

D. Identified and resolved issues.

E. None of the above

12. Which of the following describes your experience identifying and addressing needs of stakeholders?

A. Gathered application/content or digital business requirements to address stakeholder needs

B. Identified existing application/content or digital business requirements to meet stakeholder needs.

C. Presented potential application/content or digital business requirements to stakeholder.

D. Developed or tested new application/content or digital business requirements to meet stakeholder needs.

E. None of the above

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