- Position Title
- Communications Specialist (TraCSS Communications Specialist)
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- UNSEC-OSC-24-12427970-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 31, 2024 to Friday, June 14, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describe your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Communications Specialist ZA-1001-4 or (GS-13/14) equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
2.
Select the response that best describes your experience developing, executing, and disseminating a variety of new outreach products both print and digital, concerning the mission, program and accomplishments of the program.
3.
Select the response that best describes your experience developing press releases, newsletters, brochures, website content, search engine optimization, and social media platforms.
4.
Select the response that best describes your experience designing and maintaining products in support of office priorities including press releases, brochures, web content, social media, and major reports.
5.
Select the response that best describes your experience strengthening the organization's communications capacity in alignment with the needs of stakeholders and the goals of the bureau.
6.
Select the response that best describes your experience establishing organizational relationships with a range of stakeholders, leaders, and experts.
7.
Select the response that best describes your experience serving as a project manager for implementing communication projects on time and within budget.
8.
Select the response that best describes your experience planning and conducting strategic communication and outreach strategies.
9.
Select the response that best describes your experience handling risk or crisis communications by developing and coordinating strategic messages and announcements pertaining to difficult or sensitive issues and how it applies to the public.
10.
Select the response that best describes your experience with government printing policies and procedures and other outside printing, printing production regulations, and the use of computers for desktop publication and publications products.
11.
Select the response that best describes your experience leading and directing the development and implementation of products to foster collaboration through extensive research, writing and editing communication materials.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.