- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- U.S. International Trade Commission
- Announcement Number
- DE-24-063-MW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 16, 2024 to Thursday, August 29, 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 veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
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:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
6.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
1.
Are you a current or former Executive Branch political appointee who served on a political Schedule A or Schedule C appointment within the past 5 years? Answer to this question is required.
2.
Have you received awards or been recognized as part of your annual performance appraisal for work that was based on performance of one or more of the competencies described for this position? Due weight of this recognition will be given in the evaluation process. You may submit documentation of this recognition.
3.
To qualify at the GS-14 level, You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Assisting in the implementation of communications strategies and outreach initiatives to effectively convey complex information on critical issues; AND
- Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with national or international media representatives; AND
- Assisting in development of innovative methods and plans to disseminate information about agency programs, while evaluating the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, social media, streaming/video, etc.); AND
- Independently preparing press materials and informational content for distribution to news media and to the public, including news releases, publications, web and digital content, reports, brochures, presentations, announcements, speeches, visual data products and other informational materials on matters specific to an organizations mission.
3a.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
(limit 500 characters)
4.
To qualify at the GS-15 level, You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
- Providing leadership in the development and implementation of communications strategies and outreach initiatives to effectively convey complex information on critical issues; AND
- Establish and maintaining productive relationships with national or international media representatives; AND
- Developing innovative methods and plans to disseminate information about agency programs, while evaluating the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, social media, streaming/video, etc.); AND
- Managing the preparation of and independently preparing press materials and informational content for distribution to news media and to the public, including news releases, publications, web and digital content, reports, brochures, presentations, announcements, speeches, visual data products and other informational materials on matters of international trade and competitiveness.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
4a.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
(limit 500 characters)
5.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in working with the media.
6.
Which of the following public affairs tasks and media/communication activities have you continually performed as part of your job. Select all that apply:
6a.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
(limit 500 characters)
7.
Indicate the level of your experience in developing and executing a public affairs program to educate and inform individuals and groups on matters of international trade and competitiveness.
8.
Indicate your education, training, or experience with media technologies (e.g., social media platforms, web chats, the internet or intranet, listservs, Really Simple Syndication (RSS), video conferencing, streaming media, electronic slideshows, content management, media monitoring, etc).
8a.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
(limit 500 characters)
9.
Select the statement(s) that describe(s) your experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating communication operations. Select all that apply.
9a.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
(limit 500 characters)
10.
Choose the statement(s) that best describe your experience with preparing written documents, including news releases, web articles, blog posts, social media content, fact sheets brochures, booklets, technical assistance, summaries, charts. Select all that apply.
11.
In the course of your work, which of the following materials/items have you prepared at as a regular part of your job? Select all that apply.
12.
Indicate your level of experience serving as a point of contact or liaison with external stakeholders including the media, Congressional staff, Federal, State, Local officials, Foreign Government officials, and the public, including the ability to solve problems with persons inside and outside an organization to find mutually beneficial solutions. Select all that apply.
13.
Which of the following groups have you routinely interacted with as part of your job? Select all that apply.
14.
Please identify the customer service skills you have routinely and successfully applied at work. Select all that apply.
15.
Which statements best reflect your analytical experience. Select all that apply.
16.
Indicate your level of experience making determinations on both sensitive issues or matters that are high-profile in nature and advising the appropriate level of leadership.
17.
Indicate your level of experience conducting organizational studies to assess and develop an organization's options for new media (streaming, blogs, virtual applications, and social media) and assisting agency leadership in defining goals for new media use, including developing concrete metrics to evaluate achievement of those goals and creating reports to management to inform future efforts.
18.
From the following list of interpersonal communication skills, identify those that you have routinely applied at work. Select all that apply.
19.
Which of the following have you done as a routine part of your professional work experience? Select all that apply.
20.
Select the responses that reflect your experience in the development of an organizational communications plan, including short-, medium-, and long-term communication goals. Select all that apply.
20a.
Please indicate what position(s) on your resume supports this response (such as title, organization & date). If not applicable, put N/A.
(limit 500 characters)
21.
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 or 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 will result in my not being considered for this position.