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Position Title
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
Agency
Western Area Power Administration
Announcement Number
24-WA-00587-12220418-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?

If yes, confirm:

--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--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;
--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 equivalent.

For more information on eligibility visit:  https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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Preferences
1. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
2. I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. (limit characters)
3. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
4. Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. GS-14 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience. (limit characters)
2. I understand that the incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450), upon entering the position and annually. (limit characters)
3. I understand that travel of up to 25% annually is required; with overnight travel of 3-8 days per month on average. (limit characters)
4. I understand that this position is designated as Emergency Essential and requires on-call media response duties. (limit characters)
5. I understand that this position is not remote. The incumbent is required to physically report to the Lakewood, CO duty location. (limit characters)
6. This position is responsible for communicating a variety of messages in a variety of formats. Select all the options below that accurately represent your experience. (limit characters)
7. On behalf of which of the following have you performed public affairs / communications duties as a significant part of your job (greater than 50% of duties)? (limit characters)
8. Indicate which of the following communication duties you have performed as a regular part of your job. (limit characters)
9. Select the answers that best describe your experience interacting with Executives (SES/Political Appointee/ Elected Official or equivalent) (limit characters)
10. Select the answer that best describes your experience leading a work team: (limit characters)
11. Select the answers that describe your experience with strategic communication plans. (limit characters)
12. Select the answers that describe your experience with the Electric Utility Industry. (limit characters)