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Position Title: Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number: HQDE-24-12426659-AC Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, May 31, 2024 to Friday, June 14, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?

I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable). (limit 200 characters)

3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.

A. Yes

B. No

1. I qualify for the GS-14 level because I have 1 year or more of specialized experience as defined in the vacancy announcement equivalent to the GS-13.
Specialized experience is further defined as: experience managing established social media campaigns and utilizing a diverse array of social media platforms to communicate information about agency programs, policies, initiatives, and other relevant information to the public.

A. Yes, I have one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service.

B. No, I do not meet the specialized experience as listed above

2. Select all of the statements below that best describe your ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.

A. Assesses current and future needs (i.e. staffing, financial, etc.) and establishes program/policy objectives and strategies to meet the organizational mission.

B. Monitors and evaluates progress to ensure that program and policies are being implemented and adjusted as necessary to accomplish the organization's mission.

C. Develops long range fiscal planning keeping in mind the natural resources fluctuation to ensure that appropriate funding levels will be available not only in the present but in the future.

D. Uses results-oriented performance measures (e.g. quantity, cost, timeliness, quality of products or services) to support organizational goals.

E. Evaluates program performance and project accomplishments to assess overall program effectiveness and efficiency.

F. Assesses the present and future information systems and other technological resources to meet the organization's needs and have the ability to understand the impact of technology changes that occur in an organization.

G. None of the above.

3. Select the statement that best describes your ability to direct or manage work which involves collecting, analyzing, interpreting, auditing, and maintaining information on programs requiring accountability.

A. I have extensive experience in all facets of supervision and leadership and have supervised or lead a multi-agency/company work group. I have assigned work, set goals, monitored, and assessed annual performance of employees, taken corrective actions, developed and executed a budget and rewarded team members as regular part of my job.

B. I have supervised and lead a single agency/company work group. I have assigned work, set goals, monitored, and assessed annual performance of employees, taken corrective actions, developed and executed a budget and rewarded team members as a regular part of my job.

C. I have served as a team leader for a group responsible for assigning and directing work as a regular part of my job.

D. None of the above

4. Select all of the statements from below that best describe your managerial responsibilities and experience:

A. I have assigned work to subordinates based on priorities and skill levels.

B. I have established measurable performance goals for subordinates.

C. I have evaluated work performance goals for subordinates and have counseled them.

D. I have initiated formal performance improvement plans.

E. I have made final selection decisions for permanent positions.

F. I have realigned staff assignments to accommodate work or workload changes.

G. I have heard and have resolved complaints and grievances from employees and groups of employees.

H. I have affected minor disciplinary measures and proposed major disciplinary actions.

I. I have initiated awards and have approved training requests for subordinate employees within budgetary requirements.

J. I have limited supervisory experience.

K. None of the above.

5. Select all of the statements that best describe your skill in communicating/presenting information through various formats:

A. I have created public relations campaigns (actual or academic) designed to persuade an audience to take action.

B. I have created websites aimed at presenting information to the public.

C. I have created and delivered presentations to an audience that are in persuasive nature, using PowerPoint or related software.

D. I have written articles, papers, reports, or other documents intended to convey information to a mass audience, with readership at accepted journalistic standard level.

E. I have prepared briefing papers for various levels of a natural resource organization.

F. I have experience with public speaking as a representative of an organization or in an academic setting.

G. I have work experience with broadcast media, radio and television.

H. None of the above

6. Indicate the statement that best describes your experience, skills and abilities in communicating critical information through new media platforms sites.

A. I have directed the development of websites including establishing guidelines for content, design, and maintenance.

B. I have worked as part of a team in developing a website and participated in design projects to achieve content, layout, and user-friendly goals.

C. I post information and create links on existing web sites.

D. I have received training in web design but have not had the opportunity to apply my skills.

E. None of the above.

7. Select the statement that best describes your ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with representatives of the media, interest groups, elected officials and other government agencies.

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 I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

8. Indicate the statement that best describes your skill in communicating orally with interest groups, congressional representatives, other agencies and/or Departmental leadership.

A. I speak to large public groups, communicate with interest groups, work one on one with congressional staffers, and give presentations to agency leadership about subjects that are controversial in nature or have a high budgetary impact as a regular part of my job.

B. I speak for my organization in public meetings, discussing my organization's issues with congressional staffers, interest groups and speak to small groups of managers and employees in a training or seminar setting or verbally advise groups of supervisors and managers about topics that affect management actions a regular part of my job.

C. I speak with the public on behalf of my organization; speak to small groups of managers and employees in a training setting or verbally advising supervisors and managers, one-on-one, about topics that affect management decision as a regular part of my job.

D. I speak in a public and verbally advise supervisor and managers, one-on-one, about topics that affect management actions/decisions as a regular part of my job.

E. None of the above.

9. Select the statement that best describes your experience with multimedia analytics and office computer skills.

A. I have little to no experience in this task

B. I use basic social media analytics and computer software tools.

C. I use social media analytics tools and computer software in advanced ways to analyze and make informed decisions about the changing stage of social media trends and how to implement changing strategies

D. I use and am proficient in a variety of social and website analytics tools and know how to turn the information into strategic decisions within the changing landscape of social media. I am considered an expert at this task.

10. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:

A. Yes, I certify that my answers are accurate and complete.

B. No, I do not wish to certify. I understand that I will not be considered for this position.

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