- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO - OCCO-24-12368049-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 1, 2024 to Friday, April 12, 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 current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
- 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.
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:
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
How did you hear about this USPTO job opportunity? (No Choice Limit)
3.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
4.
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
5.
If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Public Affairs Specialist position with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Your resume and the responses you provide will be used 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 your application.
1.
GS-09: Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
GS-11: Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess to perform the work of a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
For each of the following items, select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided below.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Monitors communications within the social media community to identify and develop recommended changes to OCCO communications activities.
4.
Implements social media plans and strategies and specific tactics across social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn etc.)
5.
Provides multiple-times-daily updates to selected social media sites.
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Applies modern industry techniques to create engaging social media content to communicate the agency/organization story and priorities on the agency/organization's official social media platforms.
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Monitors sites for feedback such as comments and questions and provides appropriate responses in return.
8.
Tracks social and cultural trends to keep information timely and relevant.
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Assesses the effectiveness of social media initiatives, tactics, and conversations.
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Conducts analysis and identifies and implements changes to optimize strategies.
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Educates managers and staff across an agency or organization on incorporating relevant social media techniques into the current culture.
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Coordinates with business units to ensure proper online messaging and relevancy and consistency of messages across multiple networks.
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Creates dialogue-worthy content which solicits feedback and opinions from target audiences.
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Builds and maintains relationships with external stakeholders and promotes the agency/organizational mission in social media platforms.