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Position Title
COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Agency
Drug Enforcement Administration
Announcement Number
H-DEA-24-12531899-DE-LK Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 to Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
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3. 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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?

Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
  • Position title;
  • Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
  • Agency; and,
  • Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest the Community Outreach Specialist position with the Drug Enforcement Administration. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Community Outreach Specialist work at the GS-12 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Community Outreach Specialist work at the GS-13 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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3. Applicant must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license while employed in the position. Do you possess a valid operator's license? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Reviews all activities and programs to ensure initiatives are operated effectively and
Efficiently.
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5. Determines the feasibility of current and proposed strategies, initiatives, and materials, and evaluates goals and objectives.
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6. Prepares qualitative and quantitative assessments to determine needs, priorities, and capabilities.
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7. Proposes new ideas and strategies to address needs and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
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8. Analyzes statistical data and budget reports to monitor achievement of required outcome metrics
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9. Formulates and recommends communication strategies.
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10. Defines and develops messages to accomplish specific communication objectives.
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11. Coordinates to increase media and social media attention of community outreach and prevention activities, events, and initiatives.
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12. Prepare draft correspondence, documents, reports and responses to inquiries.
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13. Review the work of others for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation accuracy.
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14. Perform proofreading and grammatical corrections of draft documents in preparation for final document review.
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15. Maintain logs, files, receipts, invoices, quotes and log sheets for audit purposes.
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16. Designs, composes, and revises outreach materials and products, including but not limited to fact sheets, flyers, exhibits, brochures, etc.
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17. Compose and edit speeches for community outreach events that articulate, interpret, and explain complex, potentially controversial subjects.
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18. Prepare reports of activities and outcome metrics.
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19. Develops and maintains materials for prevention education.
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20. Serves as the representative and/or speaker at events related to preventing drug use and misuse.
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21. Conducts seminars, lectures, workshops, and meetings on community outreach and prevention activities.
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22. Serves on committees, attending conferences and seminars, and provides training to individuals and organizations.
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23. Assists prevention coalitions and organizations in building and strengthening a community-based network of stakeholders.
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24. Establishes and maintains professional contacts/relationships to provide information and serve as a representative at events.
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25. Develops and maintains partnerships to assess needs and develop, implement, and
coordinate community outreach and prevention support activities.
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26. 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 cancelled; 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 I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.
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