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Position Title: Public Affairs Specialist
Agency: National Science Foundation
Announcement Number: OLPA-24-12288673 Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, January 29, 2024 to Monday, February 12, 2024

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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 NSF employee?

A. Yes

B. No

3.
Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from the National Science Foundation? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). You must submit the following documents with your application:

copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record; and,
proof of CTAP eligibility

Note: Your proof of eligibility MUST show the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated and your full performance level or career ladder. To ensure you fulfil this requirement, submit an SF-50 (Notification of a Personnel Action) that contains this information along with your proof of CTAP eligibility. Visit OPM's CTAP page for more information on eligibility and required documentation.

Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible for CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from federal employment, or have your disability payments from your previous federal employment stopped? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). You must submit the following documents with your application:

copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record; and,
proof of ICTAP eligibility or proof of CTAP eligibility

Note: Your proof of eligibility MUST show the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated and your full performance level or career ladder. To ensure you fulfil this requirement, submit an SF-50 (Notification of a Personnel Action) that contains this information along with your proof of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility. Visit OPM's ICTAP or CTAP page for more information on eligibility and required documentation.

Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.

A. Yes

B. No

5. Are you now, or have you been in the last 5 years, a political appointee?

A. Yes

B. No

1. GS-14: Choose the answer that best describes your experience

A. I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal service developing, managing, and overseeing internal communications strategies for an organization.

B. I do not possess the experience described above.

2. Select the response that best describes your experience

A. I have demonstrated experience working with internal stakeholders and senior leadership of an organization to design and execute successful internal communications strategies on a wide range of issues from proactive engagement with personnel to crisis management activities.

B. I do not possess the experience described above.

3. Do you have experience developing strategic communication plans to engage with internal audiences?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Identify the activities that you have performed as a regular and recurring part of your job. (Select all that apply)

A. I have participated on a team focused on developing communications for my organization.

B. I have planned and developed internal communication campaigns to promote the accomplishments of my organization.

C. I have planned and developed web content for my organization.

D. I have served as a spokesperson for organizational leadership.

E. I have proactively created social media campaigns for my organization.

F. I do not have this type of experience.

5. Do you have experience writing and editing communication products about complex issues/topics for internal audiences?

A. Yes

B. No

6. I have prepared the following for distribution. (Select all that apply)

A. Internal talking points

B. Briefing materials

C. Presentations

D. Processes documents

E. Speeches

F. Web content

G. Memos

H. None of the above.

7. I have experience developing and presenting formal presentations and briefings within my organization.

A. Yes

B. No

8. I have experience performing the following. (Select all that apply)

A. Influencing consensus when there is disagreement

B. Adapting communications to the appropriate audience to ensure understanding.

C. Presenting briefings on technical and complex subjects.

D. Defending an organization’s stance on a sensitive issue.

E. Verbally responding to questions from internal stakeholders.

F. Persuading internal leadership to accept recommendations.

G. None of the above.

9. Select the activities that you have performed as a regular and recurring part of your job. (Select all that apply)

A. I have developed and distributed internal communications to promote the mission activities of my organization.

B. I have developed and distributed internal communications to promote the vision of my organization.

C. I have distributed internal communications throughout my organization.

D. I have drafted internal communications regarding organizational activities.

E. I do not have this type of experience.

10. I have conceptualized, designed, and distributed internal strategic communication products that reflect my organization's goals and objectives.

A. Yes

B. No

11. Which of the following describes the tasks you performed while leading a diverse team to carry out a communications project under deadline? (Select all that apply)

A. I have overseen all aspects of preparing and disseminating a high-quality communications project, including scheduling, coordinating and managing resources, and monitoring workload and products.

B. I have tracked and managed multiple projects through all stages while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality, including organizing work, setting priorities, and determining resource requirements.

C. I have identified and corrected weaknesses in project execution or plan and made sound decisions to generate alternatives and commit to action to accomplish project goals and mitigate risk.

D. I have adapted a project or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.

E. I have monitored progress and assessed products for quality assurance and control.

F. I have investigated, evaluated and selected tools and methods for improving productivity.

G. I have encouraged and facilitated cooperation within a group to accomplish project goals as a team.

H. None of the above.

12. I have established, developed, and maintained relationships with the following to share and distribute information: (Select all that apply)

A. Internal colleagues/peers

B. Peers from external organizations

C. Representatives from the media

D. My direct supervisor

E. Organizational leadership

F. None of the above

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