- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Federal Trade Commission
- Announcement Number
- DE-12290651-24-OPA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Sunday, February 25, 2024 to Saturday, March 9, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans Resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans Resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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; 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.
• 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.
4.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-14 position at our agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualification requirements for a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-14 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the 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 them in doing this task because of my expertise.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the 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 them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develops press releases and/or feature news articles and/or for dissemination to national audiences through the news media.
3.
Drafts briefing materials, blogs, or articles for dissemination to national audiences.
4.
Develops and maintains information sources to coordinate ideas and initiatives at all levels within an organization.
5.
Verifies facts being disseminated to the public.
6.
Determines the layout and/or design of materials for publication or distribution.
7.
Assesses and evaluates media content and coverage, or public information activities, services, or products to ensure they meet organizational goals and objectives.
8.
Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of a communication plan or news coverage.
9.
Develops, reviews, or evaluates publications development plans.
10.
Conducts national public relations outreach campaigns or national news reporting projects.
11.
Works with news media, specifically in the areas of consumer protection, or works with public relations officers as a member of the news media.
12.
Utilizes public relations or media research tools, and all modes of social media.
13.
Conveys complex information concerning federal agency decisions, cases, programs, research, and services.
14.
Conveys complex information concerning legal or consumer-related issues either through working in the media or by conducting national public relations outreach campaigns.
15.
Writes about a range of consumer protection, enforcement, and policy issues.
16.
Writes about issues concerning business, economics, and the U.S. economy.
17.
Writes about issues concerning federal legal or regulatory matters.
18.
Researches and communicates with target audiences, either working in media or in public relations.
19.
Researches and communicates with a general news audience (the U.S. public generally).
20.
Establishes and/or manages a public relations program or a news gathering project for a large organization.
21.
Gathers feedback to analyze the impact of media campaigns or news coverage.
22.
Analyzes data to arrive at recommendations regarding either plans for a public relations campaign or news coverage.
23.
Presents recommendations to senior managers regarding communications programs, either in the media or in public relations.
24.
Edits press documents for clarity and conformity to approved formats and policies.
25.
Edits articles, reports, and other written documents to ensure that they are grammatically correct and follow approved formats and policies.
26.
Applies the appropriate style guides to articles submitted for publication where style guides differ between publications.
27.
Ensures that materials flow through the clearance process within established deadlines.
28.
Verifies that editorial changes are consistent with the intent of the authors.
29.
Develops collaborative working relationships with constituent organizations.
30.
Conducts presentations, briefings, or other communication activities to keep appropriate management informed of the status of project activities and issues.
31.
Leads or manages either media coverage or public relations projects, operations, or activities.
32.
Works as part of a team on complex writing and research projects.
33.
Uses social media tools such as X (formerly Twitter) to communicate news.
34.
Conducts or covers press conferences and teleconferences involving major national media organizations.
35.
Works with tight deadlines to develop strategies either for publicizing or covering major news events.
36.
Prepares subjects for press interviews or preparing to conduct or conducting media interviews for a major media outlet.
37.
Works on multiple communications or media projects simultaneously.
38.
Balances the interests of multiple stakeholders while managing a communication or media project.
39.
Drafts and edits a range of written materials, including blogs, to communicate complex information to the U.S. public.
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
40.
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.