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Position Title
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
24RA4108701119D Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, July 6, 2023 to Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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?
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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.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory 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. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Advise senior leaders on the potential public reaction to programs and activities of the command. (limit characters)
3. Provide advice on time-sensitive resolutions of major issues that may lead to unfavorable national media attention. (limit characters)
4. Represent public affairs on various senior level advisory boards and committees to recommend or act on proposals that have significant impact the organization. (limit characters)
5. Survey trends in the general management of operations and recommends changes or corrective action as appropriate to senior leaders. (limit characters)
6. Coordinate proactive national media relations and community outreach strategies that tells a story to help the general public understand the organization. (limit characters)
7. Execute a public information program to ensure the timely and accurate release of information and response to news media queries (limit characters)
8. Establishes rapport with local, regional, national and international news media organizations to develop a two-way dialog that will enhance understanding of the organizations mission. (limit characters)
9. Provide draft story outlines to address potential problem areas. (limit characters)
10. Conduct media training sessions for senior leaders, staff, and directors. (limit characters)
11. Train public affairs national support teams to respond to major natural disasters or other national emergencies. (limit characters)
12. Manage financial resources dedicated to public affairs. (limit characters)
13. Exercise the full range of supervisory personnel management responsibility and authority in directing staff locally and across the nation. (limit characters)
14. Develop strategic communications plans and stories using a variety of media, to create an understanding of the organizations goals and objectives. (limit characters)
15. Direct the Public Affairs Program in a variety of areas such as: public information and media relations, digital media, community outreach, command information, and public affairs career program management. (limit characters)
16. Execute strategic public affairs programs and campaigns that leverage all available communications conduits and emerging technologies. (limit characters)
17. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's overall Public Affairs Program. (limit characters)
18. Review policies/regulations received from higher echelons and implement them within the organization. (limit characters)
19. Execute broad plans and public affairs strategies for the organizations' Public Affairs Program. (limit characters)
20. Develop policies and procedures for the Public Affairs Program and activities. (limit characters)
21. Evaluate communications strategies in use at individual areas to provides organization-wide information and guidance as appropriate. (limit characters)
22. 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. (limit characters)