- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-24-12161562-DE-MDB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to Wednesday, November 22, 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?
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.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
GS-13: Choose the one answer that best describes your experience.
2.
Provide communication or public affairs recommendations for a program manager, including messages and approaches to enhance the program's reputation and visibility.
3.
Lead a team or provide editorial oversight on communication projects, ensuring compliance with review protocols, consistent messaging, and appropriate branding.
4.
If you responded yes to the previous question, please provide date(s) and name(s) of employers as reflected in your resume where you gained the experience.
5.
Develop messaging frameworks and/or public affairs guidance on high profile bureau programs, policies, and accomplishments.
6.
Create and implement plans to meet an organization's communication goals on a complex or sensitive issue, by targeting appropriate audiences with relevant messaging and communication products.
7.
Pitch or schedule media interviews with appropriate experts and respond to incoming media queries on short notice.
8.
If you responded yes to the previous question, please provide date(s) and name(s) of employers as reflected in your resume where you gained the experience.
9.
Recognize a communication need related to a sensitive or controversial topic and rapidly develop communication products to meet that need under a tight deadline.
10.
Ascertain the newsworthiness and public interest value of scientific and/or technical programs, projects, results, and products.
11.
Plan, organize, and conduct high profile events such as press conferences, congressional visits, partner and stakeholder events, or photo/video opportunities for high-ranking officials.
12.
Coach, write remarks, or otherwise prepare leadership to share information in media interviews, with elected officials or their staff, or in public or stakeholder meetings.
13.
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate effectiveness of efforts to reach target audiences.
14.
Recommend appropriate multimedia methods, tools, and technologies to enhance interest in a subject matter or to tailor message delivery to audiences.
15.
Take original photographs and videos or otherwise source relevant imagery to create outreach products that explain technical subjects to a non-technical audience.
16.
Create original content to increase an organization's reach on web and social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
17.
Write news releases, media advisories, and feature stories in a journalistic writing style.
18.
If you responded yes to the previous question, please provide date(s) and name(s) of employers as reflected in your resume where you gained the experience.
19.
Advise subject matter experts on how to adapt complex or technical information to an audience`s level or type of knowledge.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
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.