USA Staffing

Position Title: Supervisory International Broadcaster (Turkish)
Agency: U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number: DE-12184985-24-SG Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Wednesday, December 6, 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

The following question will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Read the question and consider your answer carefully. Choose either Yes or No.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 which is directly related to this line of work?
Specialized Experience at the GS-14 grade level is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Managing activities of a professional staff supporting print, digital; and social media
Assessing, evaluating, or monitoring programs to ensure particular interest to the target audience
Leading/managing a diverse staff/team of content producers and journalists in the U.S. and abroad producing multimedia content
Knowledge of Turkish and the relationship with the neighboring regions and the world

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you Fluent in Turkish language that enables you to write, report, interview, and broadcast?

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

3. Which best describes your experience prepare targeted, well-balanced content for print, digital, and social media programs, which capture the attention of the audience?

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. Which best describes your experience identify training needs, participate in training as needed, and find ways to improve production or increase the quality of work within news teams?

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.

5. Which best describes your experience communicating thoughts, ideas, information and messages written to an audience?

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.

6. Which best describes your experience keeping abreast of current developments in order to plan and develop program materials that are relevant and consistent with media climate?

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.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

7. Do you have experience developing, managing, and coordinating programs?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Do you have experience overseeing the production and creation of complex original TV or online content of interest to the target audience?

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

9. Which best describes your experience planning, overseeing, and reviewing work to be accomplished by subordinates; setting and adjusting long and short-term priorities?

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.

10. Which of the following most accurately describes your highest level of experience that demonstrates your potential to supervise a group of employees?

A. I have not held senior, lead, or supervisory positions. I perform the duties and responsibilities of my position with general directions for common assignments but require more specific direction and guidance from higher level specialists or supervisors for more complex or politically sensitive assignments.

B. I have not held senior, lead, or supervisory positions. I independently perform the duties and responsibilities of my position; determine the course of action to take, plan and carry out my assignments, consult with others as necessary, and resolve any conflicts. I keep my supervisor advised of progress, any controversial conflicts or issues, and/or matters that may affect policy or have far-reaching implications.

C. I have held a lead or senior position or positions with formal responsibility for providing technical guidance and instructions on policy, procedures, regulations, or complex assignments to others in the organization.

D. I have served as a project leader, established and communicated the project objectives, assigned work to others, monitored the progress of the assignments, provided guidance and instruction as needed to members of the group, evaluated and/or rewarded the contributions of the individual team members, and assured that the project objectives were successfully met.

E. I have held a position or positions with supervisory responsibilities which included: development of goals, milestones, and work plans; balanced and distributed employees' workload; evaluated job performance; mediated or negotiated resolutions to employee problems and conflicts; recommended employees for recognition, promotion, developmental training; and recommended or hired new employees.

11. From the list below select the statements that demonstrate your experience with supervision.

A. Performance evaluation

B. Recruitment and hiring

C. Disciplinary action

D. Awards

E. Assigning and delegating work

F. Establishing performance standards

G. Team building

H. Time and attendance

I. Scheduling resources

J. Conflict resolution

K. Coaching and or counseling

L. Labor relations

M. Managing diversity/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

N. Employee development/ training

O. Mentoring

P. None of the above

12. Which statement best describes your knowledge of the target area. Check all that apply.

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. None of the above apply.

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