- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Small Business Administration
- Announcement Number
- DE-25-HQ-12574817 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 10, 2024 to Wednesday, October 16, 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.
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.
• 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.
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Current SBA/Disaster Employee
1.
Are you a current SBA/Disaster employee?
Prior SBA/Disaster Employee
1.
Have you previously worked for SBA/Disaster?
Assessment 1
WARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance. The following questions will be used to determine your minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the GS-12, Public Affairs Specialist. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select. Mark only 1 response.
2.
To receive proper credit, please indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer. Average work hours must be stated on resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.
Did you include month and year as well as average hours worked per week in your resume/application for each position stated? Please answer below:
Did you include month and year as well as average hours worked per week in your resume/application for each position stated? Please answer below:
3.
Explain the programs and services of your organization in plain language to elected officials and/or senior officials in public or private organizations, the media (radio, television, and print), and the general public.
4.
Coordinate visits to congressional, state and Federal offices with disaster officials and stakeholders to provide program information.
5.
Determine applicability and effect of marketing materials on varying audiences or groups.
6.
Review marketing materials of an organization and make relevant selections targeting an audience or stakeholder groups for promotion of services and products.
7.
Research applicable laws, regulations and standard operating procedures governing the administration or lending program of an organization.
8.
To support the responses you provided to questions 3-7, please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to organizational awareness and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
9.
Respond to inquiries from government offices or other public agencies/private organizations providing consistent and timely information on individual cases and general disaster program information.
10.
Represent agency or company position in town halls and other meetings with residents and officials from local, state and Federal government, media, members of Congress and private organizations.
11.
Decipher appropriate data for disseminating to government or private officials.
12.
Participate in media, town hall and community events and coordinate distribution of marketing materials.
13.
Speak publicly and clearly to explain program information to large audiences.
14.
To support the responses you provided to questions 9 -13, please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to customer service and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
15.
Provide program information to partners and stakeholders for use in press releases.
16.
Create/format documents for speeches.
17.
Prepare letters, documents and reports directed to specific individuals or entities.
18.
Proofread, edit and wordsmith documents to ensure data is presented clearly.
19.
Coordinate messaging or public relations outreach for a large disaster event covering a wide geographical area and/or managing a specific task in support of the event for the purpose of marketing the services and products of an organization.
20.
Plan, organize and evaluate all written communications directed to the public, media, Congress and/or government officials.
21.
Obtain and maintain current contact information for media outlets, government entities and private organizations.
22.
To support the responses you provided to questions 15 - 21, please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to writing and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
23.
Develop written or oral communications (e.g. press releases, photos, flyers, presentations) to explain an organization's commercial business lending and/or financial programs.
24.
Conduct internet research of news, media releases, elected officials, federal, state and local agencies/programs, social media and other pertinent disaster related information.
25.
Perform media relations outreach, particularly in conducting pitches of organization storylines.
26.
Use social media marketing tools to create and maintain an organization's brand.
27.
To support the responses, you provided to questions 23 - 26, please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to communication & media and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
28.
Use word processing and slideshow software to develop presentations or other communications.
29.
Modify public affairs communication methods to meet the needs of a particular audience, develop written and audio materials and approaches or strategies to market the objectives of the program and address unique situations encountered.
30.
Analyze social media metrics to determine and manage the effectiveness of the campaign with other digital and social media activities in meeting stated goals.
31.
Research social media trends and inform management of changes that are relevant to the organization's outreach activities.
32.
Identify and disseminate information to various types of media outlets, including newspapers, radio, blogs, television, social media platforms, brochures, magazines, periodicals and news conferences.
33.
To support the responses, you provided to questions 28 - 32, please indicate the position(s) in your resume that demonstrates your experience related to computer skills and the tasks listed above (provide position title, company and dates only).
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. 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) Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
34.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF 50s) is accurate and received by the agency.