- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Peace Corps
- Announcement Number
- 24-12540285-KB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 9, 2024 to Monday, September 23, 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 current Federal Employee?
Please note: If you are a current federal employee, you MUST submit a Standard Form-50 (SF-50) that verifies you meet the time-in-grade requirement for the grade at which you are applying.
Please note: If you are a current federal employee, you MUST submit a Standard Form-50 (SF-50) that verifies you meet the time-in-grade requirement for the grade at which you are applying.
3.
Are you currently employed with Peace Corps?
Please note:
Please note:
- this includes US Direct Hires, Experts, Temporary Employees, and US Citizen Personnel Service Contractors.
- this DOES NOT include Peace Corps Volunteers and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.
4.
Are you a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) or Peace Corps Response Volunteer (RPCRV) with Peace Corps Eligibility (PCE) Status?
Please note:
You will be required to upload a copy your Description of Service or other documentation of qualifying volunteer service, in order to verify your status.
Please note:
You will be required to upload a copy your Description of Service or other documentation of qualifying volunteer service, in order to verify your status.
5.
Are you a veteran who:
- Served during a war or are in receipt of a campaign badge for service in a campaign or expedition; OR
- are a disabled veteran, OR
- are in receipt of an Armed Forces Service Medal (includes the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal)for participation in a military operation, OR
- are a recently separated veteran (within 3 years of discharge), AND
- separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge)?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
Have you ever been employed by an intelligence agency or division of an agency, a substantial part of whose mission includes or included intelligence activities?
3.
Has your background or work history involved a substantial connection with an intelligence activity or related work other than through employment?
4.
Do you have a family relationship to an employee of an intelligence agency?
5.
Have you previously been employed with the Peace Corps in a US Direct Hire (USDH) position and fall into any of the categories below:
Please note:
- After your USDH appointment, you have separated from the agency (resigned, retired, transferred to a different federal agency, etc.)
- After your USDH appointment, you have converted to an Expert position with the Peace Corps
- After your USDH appointment, you have accepted a position as a Personnel Service Contractor with the Peace Corps
Please note:
- This does not include applicants who have only been employed as a Personnel Service Contractor or Expert.
- This does not include applicants who have only served as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
- This does not include applicants who have been previously employed with Peace Corps serving in a 5 year exempt position.
- This does not include current Peace Corps USDH employees, who may have been reemployed after a previous USDH appointment and spent the required "time out" of the agency.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I have at least one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-9 or GS-5 grade level or education which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position at the FP-7 level. Specialized experience is as defined in the body of this vacancy announcement.
2.
I have at least one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-7 or GS-7 grade level or education which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position at the FP-5 level. Specialized experience is as defined in the body of this vacancy announcement.
3.
I have at least one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-5 or GS-9 grade level or education which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position at the FP-4 level. Specialized experience is as defined in the body of this vacancy announcement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Develops communication plans by considering such items as specific topics or aspects to emphasize, the most effective media to use in communicating with intended audiences.
5.
Reviews print, broadcast, and internet media to analyze public awareness and attitudes.
6.
Recommends media and marketing techniques likely to be most productive in terms of public response.
7.
Coordinates between Communications across the country to ensure consistency of national marketing/recruitment message.
8.
Employs a variety of techniques to analyze the effectiveness on methods to employ in communicating information regarding programs, services, and policies.
9.
Develop and implement a national media and communications strategy to increase public and media awareness.
10.
Coordinates the preparation of program publicity and marketing for print and electronic distribution.
11.
Writes a variety of documents, including correspondence and other resources as needed to respond to press inquiries and ensure effective communication of programs, events and various initiatives.
12.
Conducts follow-up evaluations of the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
13.
Prepares detailed statistical reports and analyses.
14.
Monitors regional news stories to select most significant stories for clips.
15.
Maintains contact with the regional public affairs offices to ensure that accurate and recent regional stories.
16.
Makes initial determination for the handling and processing of requests and independently prepares material based on the nature of the request.
17.
Prepares operational plans and procedures to plan and organize activities for special events and visits.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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 and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.