- Position Title
- Communications Specialist
- Agency
- National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- DE-12156278-24-EL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 24, 2023 to Monday, November 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
Which of the following items describe your current or recent (i.e. within the last five years) political appointee service? If you respond yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
3.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years? Answer to this question is required.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH). Your responses to this assessment questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making screening decisions. This is an IMLS job application system. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
For the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may select only one response for each question. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-13, Communications Specialist:
2.
Identify the specific experience from your resume or cover letter that validates your response. Also list the name and contact information of someone who can verify your response.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assists Staff to communicate and engage with committee members and external partners.
4.
Develops communication materials and products to be delivered through print, digital, and social media platforms.
5.
Serves as an advisor to the Executive Director of PCAH for internal (interagency) and external communications.
6.
Writes speeches and develops talking points.
7.
Creates proposals to handle a variety of complex issues with controversial, sensitive, and political implications.
8.
Creates communications plans and marketing strategies for agency.
9.
Assists in developing or adapting communications and outreach strategies as needed.
10.
Plans large and small scale events.
11.
Consults with Directors on communications related to program goals.
12.
Uses web outreach tactics to builds engagements with target audiences,
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Expands relationships with potential public and private sector partners.
14.
Plans, develops, and edits written materials for a variety of audiences.
15.
Builds and implements yearly programmatic approach.
16.
Proofing the work of others for grammatical errors.
17.
Monitors agency's current employee engagement.
18.
Assesses short-term and long-term communication needs.
19.
Designs an internal communication strategy for agency.
20.
Develops an internal communication strategy for agency.
21.
Implements an internal communication strategy for agency.
22.
Develops the quality of content and potential growth strategies for PCAH digital assets including web page and social media.
23.
Oversees the quality of content and potential growth strategies for PCAH digital assets including web page and social media.
24.
Implements the quality of content and potential growth strategies for PCAH digital assets including web page and social media.
25.
Coordinates with graphic designer to support the development of visual materials and creative messaging.
26.
Evaluates communication effectiveness.
27.
Implements changes for improvement of communication effectiveness.
28.
Monitors contractor performance.
29.
Delivers clear, effective communications.
30.
Develops agency communication plans.
31.
Assists the Directors of Communication at partner agencies with the execution of comprehensive plans and material.
32.
Prepares and delivers briefings to management of agency.
33.
Enhances strategies to collaborate with customers.
34.
Serves as liaison for overall strategies to meet agency initiatives.
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Coordinate with Directors of Communications of partner agencies to remain informed of current issues and challenges.
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Develops related operations communications strategies and tools.
37.
Coordinates the timely communication of new or revised programs, initiatives, policies, or procedures to internal and external customers.
38.
Monitors and analyzes current communication efforts within PCAH to expand the visibility points of service to increase public awareness.
39.
Develops and writes informational materials and presentations to educate audiences about agency functions, programs, and initiatives.
40.
Makes presentation at conferences or public forums.
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Uses desktop publishing and other software applications, web content, briefings, and content for video.
42.
Brief PCAH Executive Director and senior agency leadership to advise on best practices regarding PCAH communication strategies.
43.
Collaborates with Staff to ensure delivery of PCAH messages aligns with overall strategy and objectives.
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If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this program.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, to include a fingerprint examination is required for this position.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, to include a fingerprint examination is required for this position.