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Position Title
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1549-YOSE-24-12280969-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 to Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. 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; 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
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. (limit characters)
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the experience or education requirements for this position. Read all the 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 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.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies the college or university, course names, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. We cannot determine qualifications without this information. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected.)
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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. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. 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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Manage interviewing and onboarding of new staff.
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3. Facilitate team meetings to ensure a variety of perspectives and ideas.
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4. Lead a variety of public engagement campaigns with different messages and target audiences.
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5. Develop public affairs guidance for complex and/or controversial topics.
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6. Provide feedback regarding the work, capabilities, training needs, and the performance of personnel.
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7. Develop public messaging to explain agency actions, policies and priorities.
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8. Make initial and final decisions on communications methods and plans. (Communication methods include medium, message, tone, audience and supporting elements)
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9. Coordinate and facilitate public meetings, special events, or press conferences for an organization.
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10. Plan and execute multimedia projects involving writing, editing and producing visual products.
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11. Design, maintain, and develop content for internal and external websites.
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12. Develop content for digital media platforms using SharePoint and a content management system.
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13. Consult with program specialists to gather communications information. Establish and maintain a professional relationship with regional and national public affairs program offices.
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14. Serve as an official spokesperson in media interviews or other public forums.
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15. Conduct or lead briefings, meetings, conference sessions, or trainings.
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16. Write strategic communications plans that include talking points, key messages, new/press releases, target audiences, frequently asked questions and media tactics.
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17. Post professional and accurate social media messages for an organization.
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18. Write and edit copy following both standard grammar practices and the Associated Press Style.
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19. Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to create messaging documents.
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20. 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.
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