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Position Title
Supervisory Communications Specialist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NESDIS COS-24-12430285-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 to Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. 
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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.    
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Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Communications Specialist, ZA-1001-5 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-15) in the Federal service.
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2. Do you have experience tracking program progress and establishing short and long term goals and objectives for a team and multiple projects?
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3. Select the response that best describes your experience determining program requirements and organizing plans in accordance with policies and procedures.
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4. What is your level of experience developing, implementing, and leading an overall communications strategy for websites, social media channels, or other important mediums?
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5. What is the extent of your experience working with social media tools and your knowledge of social media best practices and policies?
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6. Do you have experience developing reports or other complex information for senior managers and stakeholders?
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7. Do you have experience working with stakeholders to understand their digital communication requirements and work with them to meet their needs either through existing products or through development of new products?
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8. Do you have experience developing and managing an agency's or company's web and social media sites including content?
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9. Select the statement that best describes your experience in planning and coordinating special events, seminars, meetings, workshops and conferences.
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10. Select the statement that best describes your highest level of experience measuring the effectiveness of communication strategies.
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11. What is your experience in leading and supervising staff formally or informally? This includes managing projects, setting priorities, assigning work, developing performance plans, evaluating performance, initiating and enforcing disciplinary actions, facilitating employee development, and advising, counseling and instructing subordinate staff on the evaluation of programs, policies, regulatory requirements, and procedures.
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12. Identify the following statement that more closely describes your knowledge and experience in developing and implementing a communications strategic plan for an agency or organization.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. 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.
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