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Position Title
Journalist Advocacy Liaison
Agency
U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number
ST-12099456-23-AG Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 to Wednesday, September 27, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • 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
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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4. Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?

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Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service? 
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5. 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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6. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who is claiming eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and meet ALL of the following:
  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment;
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a single break in service of two or more years; 
  • performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; AND
  • if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and whose most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.

Note: Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
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7. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty AND that service member has permanent change of station orders to the geographic area of a duty station listed on this announcement?

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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active-duty status?

If eligible, you must submit eligibility documentation such as marriage certificate, military orders/proof of active-duty status, permanent change of station orders, DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, VA Letter reflecting 100% Disability, DD-1300 Report of Casualty, and/or SF-15. For more information, review USAJOBS Military Spouses.
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8. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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9. Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?

For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
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Are you a current:

Postal Career Service Employee;

Postal Rate Commission Employee;

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?

For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
 
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10. 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.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources
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11. 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.
  • 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).
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12. Are you a former Federal career or career-conditional employee; AND
have reinstatement eligibility; AND
have not held a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?

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).
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13. Are you a former Federal career or career-conditional employee; AND
have reinstatement eligibility; AND
have held a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?

If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form(s) reflecting your highest grade and promotion potential as well as 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).
 
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14. 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.
  • 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).
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15. 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.
  • 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).
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16. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • 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
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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Preferences
1. Where did you learn about this U.S. Agency for Global Media job opportunity? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have one (1) year of specialized or equivalent experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in the federal government or private entity? Specialized experience is experience involving the following:
  • Experience in creating plans or strategies for putting crisis operations programs and/or operational tasks into action.
  • Experience performing advocacy activities to combat censorship or other threats to freedom of the press.
  • Experience conducting in-depth research and analysis to develop sources of funding.
  • Experience establishing collaborative relationships with federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, host country representatives, or private sector organizations.
  • Experience and ability to develop briefings to communicate complex matters to organization executives and senior officials, and internal and external stakeholders.
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2. Please describe the statement that best describes your knowledge of censorship, threats, problems, and other issues facing journalists in countries, which repress journalistic expression, a free press, and freedom of the press.










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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Please describe your ability to identify actual or potential problem areas and initiate or direct corrective action to ensure the application of sound management practices and procedures. (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)
4. Please describe the statement that best describes your ability to implement solutions using negotiation, conflict resolution or leadership skills, to obtain results that support organizational or mission requirements. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Do you have experience preparing reports or written assessments to provide project objectives, requirements, scope, or status updates. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Please select the statement that best describes your experience providing senior leadership with analysis and advice on trends, potential impacts of decisions, and measurement of results. (limit characters)
7. Please select the statement that best describes your experience representing an organization in all types of interaction involving significant and controversial issues. (limit characters)
8. Please select the statement that best describes your ability to prepare and present formal briefings to senior leadership. (limit characters)
9. Do you have experience serving as a liaison between internal and external entities for the purpose of gathering and exchanging pertinent information with others and recommending solutions to resolve problems? (limit characters)
10. Please describe your experience conducting in-depth research and analysis to develop budget requests, proposals, technical reports and analyses of organizational initiatives. (limit characters)
11. Please select the statement that best describes your experience communicating orally, and in writing with high level officials discussing intricately sensitive and sometimes controversial issues. (limit characters)
12. Choose all statements below that best describe the communication and briefing skills you regularly utilized in support of organizational goals and leadership. (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)
13. Please select the statement that best reflects your experience resolving conflict and facilitating consensus on challenging issues. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Please indicate the level of your experience and ability to foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to facilitate efforts, leverage organizational skills, and create opportunities for strategic partnerships. (limit characters)
15. Please select the statement that best describes your experience participating in resource or policy planning such as evaluating staffing levels, identifying strategic recruitment efforts, or executing a budget. (limit characters)
16. Select the statement that best describes your experience developing, recommending, and implementing solutions to resolve complex problems. (limit characters)
17. Select the statement that best describes your experience developing policies, procedures, and guidance, and ensuring accountability. (limit characters)
18. Please select best statement that describes your experience in creating plans or strategies for putting crisis operations programs and/or operational tasks into action (limit characters)