- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. Agency for Global Media
- Announcement Number
- ST-12065782-23-SC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 31, 2023 to Monday, August 21, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
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- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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- 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.
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4.
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:
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- 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.
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5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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6.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
7.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
8.
Are you currently employed as a Federal employee in the competitive service at U.S. Agency for Global Media?
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
9.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
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- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
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Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Where did you learn about this U.S. Agency for Global Media job opportunity?
Assessment 1
The following question will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Read the question and consider your answer carefully, Choose either Yes or No.
1.
Do you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 which is directly related to the line of work for a Public Affairs Specialist? Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, the following specialized experience is required:
- Knowledge of principles, methods, practices and techniques of public relations communication; analytical methods; and interpersonal relations practices;
- Ability to identify, pitch, and plan independently outside engagement opportunities with demonstrated measurable results;
- Skill in researching, conducting, monitoring and evaluating, programs of action and communication to achieve public understanding necessary to an agency's goals and objectives;
- Knowledge of strategic communications principles; coupled with ability to conceive, create and deliver persuasive, compelling communications campaigns and messages with demonstrated measurable results;
- Knowledge of print, broadcast, and on line media including social media and digital communications platforms.
2.
Do you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 which is directly related to the line of work for a Public Affairs Specialist. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, the following specialized experience is required:
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- Mastery knowledge of principles, methods, practices and techniques of public relations communication; analytical methods; and interpersonal relations practices;
- Expert ability to identify, pitch, and plan independently outside engagement opportunities with demonstrated measurable results;
- Mastery skill in researching, conducting, monitoring and evaluating, on a continuing basis programs of action and communication to achieve public understanding necessary to an agency's goals and objectives;
- Comprehensive knowledge of strategic communications principles; coupled with ability to conceive, create and deliver persuasive, compelling communications campaigns and messages with demonstrated measurable results;
- Expert knowledge of print, broadcast, and on line media including social media and digital communications platforms.
3.
Identify the following activities that you have performed as a regular and recurring part of your job. Select all that apply.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:
5.
Indicate which of the following you have experience establishing and maintaining relationships. Select all that apply.
6.
Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:
7.
Select the option that best describes your level of experience designing and executing external engagement programs/initiatives.
8.
Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
Do you have experience using knowledge management systems, databases or other software packages to track your external engagement and outreach efforts?
10.
Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work and list the name(s) of the knowledge management product(s) you used.
11.
Select the option that best describes your level of experience developing and implementing impactful outreach and communications plans, programs and materials to raise awareness and visibility of the leadership, your agency's mission and special projects and programs.
12.
Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:
13.
Do you have experience representing an organization as a media spokesperson?
14.
Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:
15.
Do you have crisis communications experience, specifically working in a deadline-oriented environment?
16.
Please list the job(s) and employer(s) on your resume where you performed this work:
17.
Do you have experience researching, writing and editing communication products about complex issues/topics?
18.
Which of the following outreach products have you produced? Select all that apply.