USA Staffing

Position Title: Public Affairs Specialist
Agency: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Announcement Number: 23-BEP-253-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 to Monday, August 14, 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 surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

4. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

5. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

6. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
(limit 250 characters)

1. Specialized Experience for the GS-12 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:
-Collecting, assembling, preparing, and disseminating information concerning the various programs of the organization; AND
-Independently planning and promoting programs by coordinating events, with the purpose of educating the public and internal workforce on product and mission.

For the GS-12, select the answer that best describes your experience.

A. I have one full year (52 weeks) or more of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-11 level as described above.

B. I do not have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described above.

2. Please specify where the above experience is documented in your resume. (Indicate place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties). (limit 250 characters)

3. Specialized Experience for the GS-11 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-9 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Developing communications for public and/or internal consumption

OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such
a degree OR
LL.M., if related OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

For the GS-11, select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education.

A. I have at least 1 full year of specialized experience as described in the previous question.

B. I have 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M. if related. Qualifying education must be in a field related to this position.

C. I have a combination of the education and experience listed above (1 and 2) in which my percentage of specialized experience and education totals to 100%. (For example: the completion of 50% requirements for Ph.D. and 6 months of specialized experience). Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

D. I do not meet the specialized experience as described in the previous question and do not meet the qualifying education as listed in the selections above.

4. Please specify where the above experience is documented in your resume. (Indicate place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties). (limit 250 characters)

5. From the following list, please select all of the aspects of a public affairs and/or other programs which you have had experience.

A. I have written a variety of documents/communication pieces for distribution to both internal and external audiences.

B. I have recommended communication approaches to improve program effectiveness.

C. I have managed employee communication efforts, to include writing, layout, and dissemination.

D. I have assisted in the planning and conducting of (from start to finish) special events and/or projects with the purpose of educating the public and/or internal workforce on company and/or organization mission-related topics.

E. I have coordinated the gathering and obtaining of images for publication in internal communications and/or external mediums.

F. I have coordinated an organization's and/or company's participation at conferences, expos, and/or fairs sponsored by local governments, businesses, schools, and/or other external party for the purpose of promoting programs and initiatives.

G. None of the above.

6. Please select all of the project management related tasks you have performed.

A. I have advised others in executing and completing projects.

B. I have verified assignments for quality control prior to completion.

C. I have led a team in performing analysis of company and or organization mission-related strategies.

D. I have assisted in the development of project performance requirements.

E. I have advised management in planning team roles and responsibilities.

F. I have reviewed completed assignments for general adequacy and attainment of project objectives.

G. I have reviewed completed assignments for soundness of technical judgments made.

H. I have presented and defended findings and recommendations to management.

I. I have managed multiple ongoing projects with various scopes and impact.

J. I have been a participant on a team tasked with planning and managing a project that has multiple objectives and impacts internal and external (public) participants.

K. I have experience independently planning, organizing, tracking, and managing projects involving outside stakeholders or media.

L. None of the above.

7. Please select all of the following with which you have established and maintained effective working relationships and/or that you deal with on a regular and/or recurring basis.

A. Print and broadcast news media

B. General Public

C. Public sector agencies

D. Congressional staff

E. Tourism Industry

F. Customers of your company and/or organization

G. None of the above.

8. Choose the statements that best describe your experience with preparing written documents.

A. I have experience editing communications, correspondence, and reports of a technical and/or general nature for use by others inside and/or outside the immediate office, ensuring correct punctuation, spelling, grammar, and conformance to established style guides.

B. I have experience writing and formatting formal communications, correspondence, and reports for others inside and/or outside the company and/or organization.

C. I have been commended for delivering assignments pursuant to established goals and timelines.

D. I have prepared written responses to public inquiries and/or Congressional and executive-level correspondence.

E. I have prepared images to be distributed on the internet, intranet, or on social media.

F. I have prepared written materials to be distributed on the Internet, intranet, or on social media.

G. I have gathered and researched data and information when preparing written responses to correspondence.

H. I have prepared talking points, briefings, and/or presentation for program personnel, subject-matter groups and/or management officials within the company and/or organization.

I. I have prepared and delivered presentations about my organization to a variety of different audiences.

J. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

9. Select from the list below, the types of written communication you have prepared under tight deadline pressure.

A. Press releases and/or editorials for newspapers

B. Executive presentations, reports, briefings, and/or official statements

C. Speeches and/or talking points

D. Questions & answers

E. Employee communications

F. Informational materials concerning policies, procedures, and/or activities

G. Feature articles exhibiting creative writing

H. None of the above

10. Select all of the following marketing and/or promotional methods and techniques you have experience utilizing.

A. Social Media

B. Posters, Brochures and/or pamphlets

C. News bulletins, feature articles

D. Intranet

E. Website

F. None of the above.

11. Select all of the following audiovisual materials you have experience utilizing in a professional capacity.

A. Digital Photography

B. Photo editing software

C. Digital displays signage/electronic bulletin boards

D. PowerPoint presentations

E. Video editing software

F. None of the above.

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

12. Do you have experience creating, managing, and analyzing social media platforms for marketing purposes of a company product or service to potential customers, journalists, and/or the general public?

A. Yes

B. No

13. I have conducted formal and/or informal oral presentations in the following settings:

A. Staff Meetings

B. Committee Meetings

C. Decision-making groups

D. Focus groups

E. Professional meetings and/or conferences

F. Workshops

G. Training and/or orientation sessions

H. None of the above.

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

14. I have experience in keeping management and the public informed of all matters and developments in the program.

A. Yes

B. No

15. Please specify where the above experience is documented in your resume. (Indicate place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties). (limit 250 characters)

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