USA Staffing

Position Title: Managing Editor (Digital/Social Media)(French)
Agency: U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number: DE-12129013-23-SC Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 to Wednesday, October 4, 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 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.

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Where did you learn about this U.S. Agency for Global Media job opportunity?

A. USAGM Careers web page

B. USAJOBS website

C. Career Fair, Conference, or Conventions

D. Vacancy Announcement Posting

E. Friend/Relative

F. Social Media

G. Professional Organization

H. Radio/TV

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Other

1. Do you have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-12 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector?
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-12 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience that is typically in or related to writing, editing, producing, and distributing reports for digital (web, mobile) and other platforms.

Ability to combine a variety of sources and reports into a singular, coherent news story on digital platforms.
Thorough knowledge of project management, social media and video production.
Ability to organize, plan, schedule and deliver multiple projects on deadline.
Knowledge of all phases of social programming and distribution on major platforms.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Do you possess native fluency in both English and French languages that enables you to communicate, translate text from English to Somali and vice versa, and write content to include in programming?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Skill in multimedia reporting that enables the incumbent to use video, images, sound, text and other elements to effectively and comprehensively tell a story.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

4. Do you have experience managing, leading, and directing a team.

A. Yes

B. No

5. Knowledge of francophone Africa, its history, economics, culture and socio-political development.

A. I have knowledge of the history of the target area.

B. I have knowledge of the economics of the target area.

C. I have knowledge of the culture of the target area.

D. I have knowledge of the socio-political development of the target area.

E. I have no knowledge of francophone Africa, its history, economics, culture and socio-political development

6. Knowledge of the full range of advanced audio and video broadcasting skills to select materials, tone and style that will be most appealing to audiences in this target.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

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