- Position Title
- Digital Communications Specialist
- Agency
- AmeriCorps
- Announcement Number
- AC-24-72104-12376223 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 10, 2024 to Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
3.
I am currently employed by AmeriCorps as a federal employee, serving on a General (permanent) appointment. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
4.
I am a current federal employee of AmeriCorps, possessing a current Reduction In Force (RIF) notice, whose position has been abolished from the Office of AmeriCorps State and National, Office of Field Liaison, Office of Grants Management or the Field Financial Management Center.
5.
I am a current or former Career SES member whose ECQs have been certified by OPM's Qualification Review Board (QRB) or I have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development program and have had my ECQs certified by OPM's QRB.
6.
I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
7.
Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of AmeriCorps. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
8.
I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application).
9.
I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member’s active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15).
10.
Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations).
11.
I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
12.
I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
13.
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - I am a disabled veteran; or a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or I have separated from active duty within the past 3 years; AND separated under honorable conditions.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Digital Communications Specialists position.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for the position of Digital Communications Specialists. Select only one letter.
INSTRUCTIONS: For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application
2.
I have routinely performed the following duties. (Select all that apply)
3.
Select the response(s) that best describe your experience in preparing written documents. (Select all that apply)
4.
Select the response that best describes your experience preparing written documents by researching technical and project information to develop communication materials for general and specialized audiences.
5.
Select the response(s) that best describe(s) your oral communication skills. (Select all that apply)
For each task provided, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training carrying out each task. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Participate in the execution of digital media plans.
7.
Provide input into the long-range planning of an overall communications program.
8.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizational members; outside interest groups; coworkers; and the general public.
9.
Analyze public reaction and recommends changes to improve understanding.
10.
Represent the agency in meetings and/or discussions involving individuals, groups and organizations.
11.
Interview colleagues, members of the public or program participants within the framework of external outreach goals and guidelines.
12.
Evaluate the effectiveness of how information has been communicated.
13.
Recommend methods of minimizing misconceptions and improving understanding of agency/organizational direction.
14.
Implement the communications campaigns with the assistance of other staff, as needed.
15.
Stay abreast of the most current and effective communication methods and/or techniques.
16.
Establish two way communication with the public, including social media interaction.
17.
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 canceled, 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 or not responding will result in my not being considered for this position.