- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-SAC-23-12096983-DE-MW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 23, 2023 to Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
GS-09: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience.
2.
Implement and maintain user-friendly web presence using the most current web applications.
3.
Assist with developing short/long term strategy to communicate science information to specific audiences (i.e., public, professionals, students, etc.).
4.
Use communication tools including the World Wide Web, visual products (displays, videos), news media, and others.
5.
Write news articles, speeches, talking points, and website content.
6.
Update and maintain social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter.
7.
Translate scientific terminology into language that can be understood by non-scientific audiences.
8.
Uses established working relationships with members of the print, TV, radio, and Internet press to increase media coverage of an organization and help alleviate inaccuracies in reporting.
9.
Recommend use of various new media methods, tools, and technologies to enhance interest in and/or increase understanding and relevance of subject matter and messages to the audience.
10.
Conduct research on specific communication approaches and techniques required to communicate a specific message to a specific audience and use the results to design an effective product.
11.
Develop contacts with news media outlets, core professional groups and/or constituent groups, especially on specialized technical subjects.
12.
Work cooperatively, effectively, and cordially with key officials, scientists, managers, and technical personnel of an organization to achieve outreach and other strategic communications goals.
13.
Assess the value of information, gather information for, and write news releases, position papers, and outreach materials of all kinds aimed at a non-technical audience but dealing with technical subjects.
14.
Manage or lead the launch of a new outreach or communications project or initiative.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.