- Position Title
- Communications Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NOS OCM-25-12587749-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024 to Wednesday, November 13, 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 education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Communications Specialist, ZA-1001-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
2.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in preparing correspondence and other written documents.
3.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience preparing briefing materials, reports and presentations?
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience with applying knowledge of English grammar (punctuation, spelling, capitalization, sentence construction, etc.) to the review or editing of documents, correspondence or reports?
5.
Do you have experience applying English grammar, spelling, punctuation and style when preparing documents, correspondence and presentations?
6.
Do you have experience applying visual information techniques to conceive original themes and creativity design illustrations, layouts, and formats to communicate both factual and abstract subject matter?
7.
What statement describes your level of experience developing communications and outreach materials?
8.
Identify the following statement describes your knowledge and experience in developing and implementing a communication strategic plan for an organization.
9.
I have experience in the following area(s) of verbal and written communication. (Select all that apply)
10.
Select the statement which describes your experience contributing to a communications and outreach plan.
11.
What education, training, or experience do you have coordinating a group or leading a team, whether formally or informally, in order to complete a media communications or outreach campaign from inception to deployment in a timely and successful manner?
12.
Do you have the experience that demonstrates your ability to verbally communicate technical aspects of an organization's programs or projects and to represent their policy positions to other professional or non-professional groups, organizations or agencies?
13.
Select the statement that best describes your experience providing technical expertise to advise higher personnel on opportunities for programmatic advancement?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
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.