- Position Title
- Communications Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NMFS-25-12640318-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Monday, December 30, 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 who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of the Department of Commerce 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 (1) year ago.
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 (1) year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
ZA-3: 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.
ZA-4: Select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Communications Specialist, ZA-1001-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
3.
Do you have experience developing or producing multimedia or print content aimed at increasing understanding of a scientific, technical, or policy program among a variety of audiences, including the general public?
4.
What is your experience implementing communication products to help foster collaboration between your organization and customers?
5.
Select the response that best reflects your experience writing, editing, and reviewing materials to appear in publications, reports, periodicals, brochures, speeches, and audio-visual productions.
6.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in generating communications content and responding to customer or public information requests for data and information.
7.
Do you have experience developing, executing and disseminating a variety of new outreach products, both print and digital, concerning the mission, program and accomplishments of a program?
8.
Select the response that best reflects your experience analyzing web site effectiveness and proposing new approaches to achieve communication goals.
9.
Describe your experience developing and deploying online multimedia content designed to inform and/or clarify the organization's operations, programs and activities for the public.
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience establishing, developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.
11.
Select the response that best reflects your experience serving as a liaison and communicating with staff, or stakeholders to ensure operations align with the overall program goals.
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience representing your organization in briefings, meetings, or conferences with strategic partners within and outside your organization.
13.
Identify the statement that more closely describes your knowledge and experience in developing and implementing a communications strategic plan for an organization that encompasses key message development, target audiences, goals and objectives, tactics and measurable outcomes.
14.
Please describe your experience handling risk/crisis communications by developing and coordinating strategic messages and announcements pertaining to difficult or sensitive issues that involve an organization.
15.
Describe your experience providing managers/supervisors with advice and assistance regarding policies, procedures and guidelines to meet outreach program goals and objectives.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
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.