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Position Title
Public Affairs Specialist
Agency
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Announcement Number
OS-6015-25-ETA- 050(DEU) Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 to Thursday, December 26, 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? (limit characters)
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Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:

Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.

To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:

Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:

  • Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
  • SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
  • You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
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Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:

Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.

To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:

Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:

  • Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
  • SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
  • You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement. (limit characters)
4. What attracted you to this position? (limit characters)
5. If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below. (limit 100 characters)
6. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-12 grade level.
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2. Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-13 grade level.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level developing informational materials such as press releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, web material, and video scripts to increase communication with varying audiences?
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4. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level writing, editing, and recommending material for professional presentations at meetings and conferences to include speeches and slide presentations?
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5. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level and maintaining working relationships with outside groups in achieving understanding with individuals indifferent to or having opposing points of view of a program's policies and programs?
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6. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level developing informational materials such as press releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, web material, and video scripts to increase communication with varying audiences?
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7. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level writing, editing, and recommending material for professional presentations at meetings and conferences to include speeches and slide presentations?
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8. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level and maintaining working relationships with outside groups in achieving understanding with individuals indifferent to or having opposing points of view of a program's policies and programs?
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9. Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level implementing internal long-range and interim communications policies, strategies, and decisions regarding program activities?
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10. Which of the following is NOT the best use of social media?
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11. What is the primary benefit of using video content in public affairs communications?
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12. What is a significant advantage of using infographics in public communications?
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13. Multimedia content can help in storytelling by combining various elements such as text, audio, and visuals.
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14. Which of the following is NOT an effective communications project management strategy?
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15. Which of the following tools is commonly used for tracking project timelines and milestones?
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16. What is the primary purpose of a project charter?
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17. Stakeholder engagement should only occur at the beginning and end of a project.
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18. An effective communications plan includes all of the following except:
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19. Which of the following is a key component of a public affairs strategy?
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20. When preparing a press release, what is the most important aspect to include?
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21. What is crisis communication primarily focused on?
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22. Monitoring media coverage and public opinion is a critical task for a Public Affairs Specialist.
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23. What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of a public affairs campaign?
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24. When crafting a message for communication, which of the following is the most important consideration?
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25. Understanding analytics tools is beneficial for monitoring the success of communication strategies.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
26. Do you have experience with invasive species projects or programs? (limit characters)
27. If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume (by indicating place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties).
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