- Position Title
- COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Washington Headquarters Services
- Announcement Number
- DE-12632966-25-HH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 6, 2024 to Friday, December 20, 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 political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
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- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
3.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) & National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement (PPP Disability)
I am a Military Reserve or National Guard Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.
I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.
I understand that the positions for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
I am a Military Reserve or National Guard Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.
I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.
I understand that the positions for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
4.
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who has permanent change of station (PCS) orders (not for training).
Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)
Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
- Limited to the geographic area as specified in the PCS orders. This includes the surrounding area which people reasonably can be expected to travel daily to and from work.
- Must relocate with the service member to be eligible.
- Must be currently located in the commuting area to be authorized preference.
Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)
Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
- Narrative resume
- PCS orders
- Marriage certificate or license
- SF-50s, if applicable (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.)
- Documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months), if applicable
- Signed self-certification checklist
- Veteran's preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
- Transcripts, if applicable
- Narrative resume
- PCS orders
- Marriage certificate or license
- Signed self-certification checklist
- Veterans' preference documentation (e.g. DD 214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
- Transcripts, if applicable
5.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible:
I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade
dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions at my retained grade, within my local commuting area.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate
documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade
dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions at my retained grade, within my local commuting area.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate
documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
6.
PPP DoD Mil Reserve (MR) & Nat"l Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Tech Rec Dis Retirement (PPP Disability)
I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5 U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG {through no fault of your own) and that you have completed a least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5 U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG {through no fault of your own) and that you have completed a least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Communications Specialist, GS-0301-13 with Washington Headquarters Services, Facilities Services Directorate.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Communications Specialist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
3.
This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
4.
This position may require the incumbent to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
5.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Analyzes the potential impact upon overarching policy guidance to identify varying courses of actions.
7.
Manages projects to identify and implement adjustment strategies.
8.
Recommend modifications, to existing policies to improve stakeholder outcomes.
9.
Manage events to ensure coordination is in compliance with legal and administrative requirements.
10.
Determine the appropriate visual communication method that properly represents or conveys information or a message to the intended audience.
11.
Research subject matter areas or topics to prepare presentations, briefings, speeches, and biographical data for key leaders.
12.
Transform spoken or written descriptions of items, processes, issues, or events into visual representations without the benefit of precedents.
13.
Prepares executive summaries, formal assessments, and reports to inform the intended audience.
14.
Organizes, expresses, and communicates ideas clearly in writing.
15.
Identifies correct grammar, punctuation and spelling to ensure correspondence is accurate.
16.
Disseminate information to support communication goals and objectives.
17.
Establish or maintain relationships with representatives of media, publics and/or stakeholders.
18.
Provide spokesperson/subject matter experts for communication engagements.
19.
Research and assess the audiences, stakeholders and subject matter to develop potential questions and answers.
20.
Review and/or edit content (e.g., publications, websites, and social media) for internal and external audiences.
21.
Creates and distributes communication content and products (e.g., articles, brochures, photos, press releases, on-line content, etc.) for a wide range of audiences, publics, and stakeholders.
22.
Present briefings in various high-level meetings, briefings, and accompany various senior personnel to secure cooperation and resolve matters.
23.
Prepare briefings in various high-level meetings, briefings, and accompany various senior personnel to provide results of studies and/or projects.
24.
Engages with customers to understand their requirements and takes a proactive approach to meet their needs.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure accuracy. By agreeing to this statement below, you are confirming that: 1) you understand this warning; 2) you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) you have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?