- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist, NB-1035-V
- Agency
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Announcement Number
- DEU-HQ-LJ-24-5139-12552387 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 19, 2024 to Thursday, October 3, 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 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.
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 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.
• 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 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.
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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit proof that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:
• A copy of your agency notice; AND,
• A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
• A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit proof that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:
• A copy of your agency notice; AND,
• A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
• A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
Preferences
1.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
2.
May we contact your current supervisor for a reference?
If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
3.
If you are among the best-qualified applicants referred for consideration, you may be required to complete one (or more) job-related structured interviews and assessments. The disclosure of structured interview questions and assessment questions undermines merit-based selection processes.
Applicants are expressly prohibited from disclosing, publishing, reproducing, posting, or transmitting the content of the structured interview questions and assessments in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, oral or written, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose1.
I agree to comply with the above statement:
Applicants are expressly prohibited from disclosing, publishing, reproducing, posting, or transmitting the content of the structured interview questions and assessments in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, oral or written, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose1.
- Applicants who are not willing to abide by these conditions will NOT be able to participate in the selection process.
- If an applicant is found to have violated this agreement, they will be disqualified.
- If an applicant is a current OCC employee or becomes an OCC employee and is found to have violated this agreement, they may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal.
I agree to comply with the above statement:
1"These provisions are consistent with and do not supersede, conflict with, or otherwise alter the employee obligations, rights, or liabilities created by existing statute or Executive order relating to (1) classified information, (2) communications to Congress, (3) the reporting to an Inspector General or the Office of Special Counsel of a violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or (4) any other whistleblower protection. The definitions, requirements, obligations, rights, sanctions, and liabilities created by controlling Executive orders and statutory provisions are incorporated into this agreement and are controlling." This agreement, policy or form (as applicable) does not prohibit or restrict "an employee or applicant for employment from disclosing to Congress, the Special Counsel, the Inspector General of an agency, or any other agency component responsible for internal investigation or review any information that relates to any violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or any other whistleblower protection." 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(13).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Your answers to the following questions should reflect the qualifications you possess, or expect to possess, by the closing date of the announcement.
Your answers to the following questions should reflect the qualifications you possess, or expect to possess, by the closing date of the announcement.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I understand that my resume must contain sufficient information to show that I meet the minimum qualification requirements, and that to ensure I receive any credit for relevant work experience, my resume should include the start and end dates for each job held (month and year), number of hours worked per week, and a description of duties performed in each job.
2.
List the position titles, grade levels (if federal service), dates (month/day/year), and number of hours per week for each position held that meets the one year specialized experience requirement. Please make sure your resume adequately describes your job responsibilities for each position listed.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the NB-IV or GS-11 level, as described in the Qualifications section of the vacancy announcement? Please review the announcement carefully before responding.
4.
Select the response that best demonstrates your highest level of experience promoting awareness and understanding of an organization's or agency's programs or policies to representatives of the media and other external audiences.
5.
Which of the following public affairs activities have you performed on behalf of an agency or organization? (Select all that apply.)
6.
Select the following response that best describes your highest level of experience writing or editing social media content.
7.
Select the documents that you have written as part of your work related to Public Affairs activities. (Select all that apply).
8.
Select your highest level of experience implementing an organization's or agency's public affairs plans, activities, or events with the purpose of maximizing media attention and exposure for the organization or agency.
9.
Which of the following represents your highest level of experience coordinating the development or production of multimedia products to the specific needs of targeted audiences?
10.
Select your highest level of experience preparing a social media strategy on behalf of an agency or organization.
11.
Select all of the tasks you have performed when building a social media strategy. (Select all that apply)
12.
Select the social media channels that you have drafted and posted written content for an agency or organization. (Select all that apply.)
13.
Select the social media channels that you have produced and posted videos for an agency or organization. (Select all that apply.)
14.
Select the social media channels that you have developed and posted graphics for an agency or organization. (Select all that apply.)
15.
Select the social media channels that you have generated and analyzed analytics for an agency or organization. (Select all that apply.)
16.
What is your highest level of experience preparing and executing a social media campaign in support of recruiting efforts on behalf of an agency or organization?
17.
Which of the following describes your experience with performing social media-related tasks on behalf of an agency or organization? (Select all that apply)
18.
I have created multimedia content using: (Select all that apply)
19.
Select the following tasks you have performed as it relates to strategic communications. (Select all that apply)
20.
Select the response that best describes your highest level of developing communication strategies.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
If you are among the best-qualified applicants referred for consideration, do you agree to submit at least one link to a static graphic that you have prepared and posted to social media as a part of your professional responsibilities on behalf of an agency or organization?
22.
If you are among the best-qualified applicants referred for consideration, do you agree to provide a link to at least one multimedia file with motion, animation or other special effect that you have prepared and posted on social media as part of your work on behalf of an agency or organization?
23.
If you are among the best-qualified applicants referred for consideration, do you agree to provide a link to at least two different short form (2 minutes or shorter) videos that you have prepared and posted on social media as part of your work on behalf of an agency or organization? The videos may not be a news broadcast or recording of an event.
24.
If you are among the best-qualified applicants referred for consideration, do you agree to provide at least one communication plan for social media or a social media strategy that you have prepared as part of your work on behalf of an agency or organization?
25.
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify or exaggerate your experience level may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency, if selected. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume.
Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate and are supported in my resume
No, I do not accept this agreement and I no longer wish to be considered for this position.
Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate and are supported in my resume
No, I do not accept this agreement and I no longer wish to be considered for this position.
By clicking "Next" (below), I acknowledge that OCC ethics standards generally prohibit employees, their spouses, and minor children (as defined by state law) from holding securities, such as stocks and bonds, of banks, savings associations, or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies. If I am selected for and choose to accept this position, I understand that I, my spouse, and minor children will be expected to divest any securities prohibited by OCC ethics standards.