- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 23-CEC-1035-12114899-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 1, 2023 to Tuesday, October 31, 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?
2.
Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
4.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
5.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
Condition of Employement
1.
Temporary appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments for a specified period not to exceed 1 year. The appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 1 additional year (24 months of total service). The appointment to a temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Would you accept a temporary position?
2.
Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration of more than 1 year, but not more than 4 years. The appointment to a term position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Would you accept a term appointment?
3.
The vacancies filled with this Public Notice have varying levels of security clearance requirements. Which of the following investigative requirements are you willing to obtain and maintain for consideration with the Department of Energy? (Select each that you are willing to accomplish)
4.
This public notice can be used for filling vacancies with varying supervisory levels. Select all of the supervisory levels you are willing to be considered for. Note: If selected for a supervisory position, you will be required to complete a supervisory probationary period (if not yet completed previously).
5.
I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.
6.
I understand this position may be covered by a bargaining unit. Bargaining unit will vary by departmental element, grade, and/or location.
7.
I understand my application expires every 90 days and it is necessary to re-apply to continue receiving consideration for these positions.
8.
I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration.
9.
Permanent appointments are status appointments without an ending date. There are two categories for permanent appointments. A permanent career-conditional appointment is the first career-type appointment, and the appointee must complete a 1-year probationary period. A career appointment begins once an employee has completed the probationary period(s) and three years of permanent, substantially continuous creditable service in the competitive service. Would you accept a permanent career-conditional or career appointment?
10.
Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years?
11.
This is an open continuous announcement intended to fill multiple positions in this series. The duties of the actual position filled may have physical or mental requirements that require a pre-employment and/or regular physical or medical exams at the agency's expense. Are you willing to accept a position with these requirements?
12.
The actual position filled from this announcement may be included in the Department of Energy's Acquisition Career Management Program. If selected for such a position, you will be required to meet specific certification requirements within a reasonable period of time (typically 24 months) from the date of placement in the position. Failure to meet this requirement may result in removal. Are you willing to accept a position with this requirement?
13.
The actual position filled from this announcement may require the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Are you willing to accept a position with this requirement?
Assessment 1
1.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Drafting information relative to an organization's mission, programs and accomplishments for dissemination to the public and the media; AND
- Writing a variety of reports, products and projects such as; fact sheets, informational brochures or papers, articles and other content
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
2.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Drafting information relative to an organization's mission, programs and accomplishments for dissemination to the public and the media; AND
- Writing a variety of reports, products and projects such as; fact sheets, informational brochures or papers, articles and other content; AND
- Assisting in the review of current communication strategies and plans
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
3.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Drafting news releases, fact sheets, brochures, or other content that increase communication and understanding with the public; AND
- Assisting with handling challenging or controversial issues impacting an organization; AND
- Analyzing public reaction to programs and identifying options to improve communications internally and with the general public
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
4.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Implementing communication outreach strategies to maintain public support and designing approaches to address specific communications problems; AND
- Identifying and planning, design, and preparation of effective outreach materials, including fact sheets, postcards, flyers, mailers, and other visual materials for identified target audiences; AND
- Carrying out special projects to assess the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, TV, radio, social media, etc.)
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
5.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Designing and implementing proactive public affairs projects including strategic communications programs and other communication strategies; AND
- Researching, writing, and editing news releases, publications, web and digital content, reports, brochures, presentations, announcements, speeches, visual data products and other informational materials for the media and other groups interested in or impacted by an organization; AND
- Carrying out special projects to assess the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, TV, radio, social media, etc.)
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
6.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-15: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Providing leadership in developing and implementing written and visual promotional and informational products that enhance an organization's public and media image; AND
- Designing and implementing proactive public affairs projects including strategic communications programs and other communication strategies; AND
- Researching, writing, and editing news releases, publications, web and digital content, reports, brochures, presentations, announcements, speeches, visual data products and other informational materials for the media and other groups interested in or impacted by an organization; AND
- Carrying out special projects to assess the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, TV, radio, social media, etc.)
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
7.
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.