- Position Title
- Government Information Specialist
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary
- Announcement Number
- OS-OPOG-DE-24-12297786 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, February 7, 2024 to Tuesday, February 13, 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 an active duty service member? You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
5.
If you are a Federal civilian employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
6.
If you answered "Other" to the previous "Federal Civilian Appointment Type" question , please enter your current appointment type. Otherwise, enter "Not Applicable" if this does not apply to you.
7.
If you are a current Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
8.
If you answered "Other" to the "Federal Civilian Agency Employment" question, please enter the agency and organization. Otherwise enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
9.
If you are eligible for reinstatement based on prior Federal service and you are NOT currently serving in the competitive service as a permanent career or career-conditional Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of your prior Federal civilian employment. If you are not eligible for reinstatement please enter NA. Note: Use the format From MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY.
10.
If you are eligible for appointment under an Interchange agreement or similar authority, please identify the organization in which you work(ed). Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
11.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the pay plan of the highest grade level or pay band you held on a permanent basis. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
Note: You can locate your pay plan in Block #16 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
Note: You can locate your pay plan in Block #16 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
12.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest grade level (or equivalent) you held on a permanent basis.
13.
What is your grade level? Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
Note: You can locate your grade level (or equivalent) in Block #18 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
Note: You can locate your grade level (or equivalent) in Block #18 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
14.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of the highest grade level (or equivalent) that you held. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
15.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian career or career in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level (promotion potential) of the position you held on a permanent basis?
Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
16.
Does the Department of Commerce employ any member of your family?
17.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
18.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
19.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
Preferences
1.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period?
2.
I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select the response that best describes your experience and/or education that is equivalent to a Government Information Specialist at the ZA-2 or GS-9 level:
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the basic requirements of this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Manage and maintain hard copy files and various data and documents using automated systems.
3.
Advise and consult with a variety of internal and external customers.
4.
Select from the following that best describe your experience providing a variety of administrative support functions. (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Draft and edit a variety of correspondence to include emails, letters, and reports in proper format and grammar.
6.
Review and draft administrative documents for accuracy in accordance with established policies and procedures.
7.
Select from the following that describe your experience developing written communications. (Select all that Apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Provide information or assistance with customer inquiries from external parties to satisfy their expectations.
9.
Gathers background information and materials needed to address matters requiring attention in an office setting.
10.
Identify problems that involve administrative procedures and bring them to the attention of senior management for appropriate action.
11.
Awareness of information governance practices, including best practices for handling and securing information about people.
12.
Awareness of the fair information practice principles (FIPPs) and privacy risks associated with the collection, maintenance, and disclosure of personally identifiable information (PII).
13.
Awareness of information security principles, including authorized access and confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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, my eligibility may be canceled; I may be denied appointment; or removed and debarred from Federal service. I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.