- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist (Graphic Designer)
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Announcement Number
- HHS-ASPA-DE-24-12325256 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 13, 2024 to Sunday, March 24, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
3.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
4.
Are you an HHS employee in a Bargaining Unit (such as the National Treasury Employees Union)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the minimum qualification requirements for Public Affairs Specialist (Graphic Designer) GS-1035-12
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Focuses on the design and production of graphic elements and graphical documents.
3.
produce and oversee the design, layout, inspection, production, quality, final release and delivery of a Wide range of multimedia products and services.
4.
Design, layout, and art theory, visual art methods, and other techniques that are applied in video productions, briefings, digital photography and other media as required.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Ensures that graphics design products are readable, pf high visual quality, customer-friendly, and in
concert with departmental mission and programs.
concert with departmental mission and programs.
6.
Identify, develop, analyze and evaluate new content Jor high priority digital platforms.
7.
Ensures design and visual presentation enhances digital work and demonstrates visual acuity and knowledge of graphics tools.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Translates broad concepts in order to design and implement the most effective methods of communicating the customers' objectives and goals.
9.
Creating computer aided graphic design packages and layouts, using industry specific software to produce and promote ideas, services and products.
10.
Creates visual materials to include illustrations, diagrams, graphs, objects, models, slides, and charts used in books, publications, magazines, pamphlets, brochures, posters, displays forms, conference materials, web content, exhibits, and other means of communication.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Works in close partnership with the client to define requirements, develop a project design concept which best serves the client's needs.
12.
Works with clients, at all levels, within and outside HHS to identify, develop, analyze and evaluate new content for high priority digital platforms.
13.
Applying analytical methods to assess the effectiveness of developed products in order to plan unique multi-media projects for the organization.