- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- UNSEC DUSO-24-12536628-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024 to Monday, September 23, 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.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes 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 Public Affairs Specialist at the ZA-1035-4 pay band or (GS-13/14) grade level in the Federal service.
2.
Write and edit news releases intended for distribution to the news media and agency publication.
3.
Describe your experience preparing news and feature articles, fact sheets, or other written products for distribution to the media.
4.
Write and clear content for your organization's website accessible by the public.
5.
Describe your experience writing, clearing, and executing short and long-term strategic communication plans, and advising management on these
communication plans.
communication plans.
6.
Analyze media and public feedback and develop recommendations to improve operations and enhance the overall public affairs program.
7.
Arrange media interviews, draft talking points, and plan news conferences designed to ensure the communication of critical information.
8.
Describe your experience developing responses for public and media inquiries about complex atmospheric or oceanic science topics.
9.
Describe your experience organizing and managing a wide range of outreach and public education activities, such as facility tours and information booths at conferences to promote science.
10.
Do you have experience developing briefing materials aimed at leadership, stakeholder or other audiences?
11.
Describe your experience providing executive-level media training and coaching for organizational leaders and scientists.
12.
Describe your experience working with television and radio journalists and producers.
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.