- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1630-BLRI-24-12167067-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, October 18, 2023 to Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- 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; AND,
- 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 the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- 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; AND,
- 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 the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-07, Specialized Experience and Education Requirements
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the experience or education requirements for a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list, and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Assist in developing responses for media inquiries, requests for general information, and responses in matters that may be sensitive or controversial; serve as spokesperson as appropriate.
3.
Support the development and implementation of communication plans in coordination with colleagues.
4.
Actively promote an organizational mission and the opportunities and benefits it provides.
5.
Develop, write, and disseminate communications products such as news releases, fact sheets, briefing statements, background materials, advisories, newsletters and/or key messages appropriate to national, regional, and local audiences through channels including web and social media, television, radio, and print publications.
6.
Organize and coordinate media interviews for subject matter experts. Evaluate the subject, assist supervisor in the development of briefing material, and prepare qualified staff to participate in interviews.
7.
Monitor, review and analyze traditional and/or social media coverage to inform agency understanding of public awareness, values and perceptions of the organization and its activities.
8.
Assist in researching and writing speeches and talking points.
9.
Research and coordinate responses to correspondence and requests for information from the public; media or other stakeholders (e.g., government agencies, federal, state and/or local officials, community leaders, etc.).
10.
Provide support for outreach or special events to publicize and build support and awareness for issue or entity.
11.
Apply knowledge of organization's mission, objectives, and functions to assist with properly processing and coordinating preparation of responses to media, public inquiries, and information requests, in accordance with applicable policies and supervisory direction.
12.
Assist with disseminating internal information using e-newsletters or other relevant channels, as appropriate.
13.
Develops and maintains general and targeted media lists.
14.
Use Microsoft Word, Excel (or similar programs), to organize information or prepare reports and documents.
15.
Establish and maintain effective, proactive working relationships with internal and external contacts (e.g., members of the media, community members or partners) to implement communication strategies and foster understanding of an issue or organizational mission.
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Develop and implement communications efforts that involve internal and external stakeholders, to support alignment and consistency with communications goals.
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Provide communications advice to colleagues.
18.
Develop products (e.g., news releases, feature stories, briefing papers, speeches, fact sheets) that promote understanding of an organization's goals.
19.
Write communication products (e.g., communications plans, news releases, web content, social media posts, and speeches) with appropriate content and tone for the intended audience.
20.
Edit written materials for appropriate style, grammar, tone, and clarity.
21.
Translate technical concepts or jargon into language that is understandable to audiences who have no knowledge of a subject.