- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- National Institutes of Health
- Announcement Number
- NIH-SR-DE-25-12599926 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024 to Saturday, November 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 the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces OR the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status or who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury?
If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/announcement-links/appointment-certain-military-spouses-eligibility
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/announcement-links/appointment-certain-military-spouses-eligibility
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
3.
Are you currently a member of the United States Public Health Service (PHS) or a Call-to-Active Duty (CAD) candidate, and interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps (CC)? If so, we welcome you to apply to be considered for a PHS noncompetitive appointment (courtesy referral), and not as a candidate for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment.
Required Documents:
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a CC officer? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package before the announcement closes.
Required Documents:
- For Active Duty USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers: Submit your latest Personnel Order (PHS-7063).
- For USPHS Commissioned Corps Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidates: In lieu of PHS Personnel Order (PHS-7063), submit an official copy of your USPHS CAD Medical and Processional Boarding notifications stating you are physically qualified and recommended for appointment.
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a CC officer? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package before the announcement closes.
4.
Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from federal employment, or have your disability payments from your previous federal employment stopped? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP).
You must submit the following documents with your application:
Visit our ICTAP or CTAP pages for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
You must submit the following documents with your application:
- copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record; and,
- proof of ICTAP eligibility or proof of CTAP eligibility
Visit our ICTAP or CTAP pages for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
5.
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?
6.
Are you an individual with a documented intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities? If so, you may be eligible for employment through a Schedule A appointment.
In order to be eligible, documentation of the disability is required. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on the official letterhead of a medical professional and must include a signature or it is invalid. Please visit OPM's website for sample letters. Learn more about Schedule A eligibility.
Applying under "Schedule A" can be an expedited way to get a Federal job, but it is only one of many options that may be available. You will still have to compete with other eligible applicants and meet all requirements of the position including the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Schedule A appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
In order to be eligible, documentation of the disability is required. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on the official letterhead of a medical professional and must include a signature or it is invalid. Please visit OPM's website for sample letters. Learn more about Schedule A eligibility.
Applying under "Schedule A" can be an expedited way to get a Federal job, but it is only one of many options that may be available. You will still have to compete with other eligible applicants and meet all requirements of the position including the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Schedule A appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Other
1.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
2.
Almost all U.S. citizens and immigrants who are born a male and who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. Federal law and regulations require covered civil service employees to register before appointment. For more information, visit the Selective Service website to determine if you are required to register: https://www.sss.gov/register/who-needs-to-register/.
What is your Selective Service Registration Status?
What is your Selective Service Registration Status?
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in the Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-11/12/13, position at our agency. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, training, or ability.
1.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualification requirements for a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-11 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
2.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualification requirements for a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
3.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualification requirements for a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-13 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
4.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience developing feature stories and/or press releases for dissemination to national audiences through the news media?
5.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience developing briefing materials for dissemination to national audiences?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Have you independently verified facts being disseminated to the public?
7.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience determining the layout and/or design of materials for publication or distribution?
8.
Which types of speechwriting and technical report tasks have you performed?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
9.
Which statement best describes your experience in providing strategic leadership and advice in public affairs to senior management, including influencing public affairs policies and practices at an organizational level?
10.
Which statement best describes your experience navigating legal and ethical considerations in the execution of public affairs strategies and campaigns?
11.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience identifying and developing methods to disseminate information for publicizing program information?
12.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience with establishing and/or managing a public relations program for an organization?
13.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience contributing to public relations activities impacting an organization's image, communication strategies, and stakeholder engagement?
14.
Which of the following tasks related to evaluating the effectiveness of media campaigns have you independently performed?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
Have you presented public relations program recommendations to senior managers?
16.
Have you developed and presented strategic public relations program recommendations to senior management or executive leadership teams?
17.
Which statement best describes your experience with utilizing data analysis to inform public affairs strategies and decisions?
18.
Which of the following tasks related to editing and preparing press documents have you independently performed?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
19.
Which of the following tasks have you independently performed related to the development of information materials for national news media channels?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
20.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience editing articles, reports, and other written documents to ensure they are grammatically correct and follow approved formats and policies?
21.
Which of the following tasks related to applying style guides and managing clearance deadlines for publication have you independently performed?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
Do you have experience ensuring that editorial changes are consistent with the intent of the authors?
23.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience providing information pertaining to an organization's programs to persons outside the organization?
24.
Which statement best describes your level of experience in managing complex stakeholder engagements that involve multiple agencies, organizations, or public interest groups?
25.
Which of the following tasks related to facilitating working relationships with individuals from the media have you independently performed?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
26.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience with organizing and developing media outreach programs to publicize an organization's programs and/or policies to national audiences?
27.
Which of the following tasks related to public information management have you independently performed?
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
Select all that apply. If "None of the above" is selected, ensure it is the only response chosen.
28.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience developing and implementing innovative strategies to engage the public or specific stakeholder groups?
29.
Which statement best describes your experience in identifying and mitigating risks associated with organizational communication activities?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
30.
As an applicant for federal employment, you are required to provide accurate, complete, and honest information. All applicants are treated fairly and equally, so it is important you know what is required of you. You must read this question, then certify your application. You will be disqualified from consideration for this position if you do not answer this question or do not certify your application. I understand that if I misrepresent or exaggerate my experience or education, or provide false, fraudulent, or misleading information in or with my application, it may be grounds for not hiring me, firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine, imprisonment, or debarment from federal employment. I understand that not following the information and instructions contained in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating, or me not being considered for certain eligibilities, preferences, grade levels, specialties, and other areas of the announcement that require me to provide information. Do you certify that you have read this statement and understand what is required of you, and certify that to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information included in your application is true, correct, and provided in good faith?