- Position Title
- Communications Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NMFS OPR-25-12651958-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 3, 2025 to Friday, January 10, 2025
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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.
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.
Which of the following statements best describe your skill in written communication?
3.
Select the statement that best describes your experience interacting with various levels and forms of news media to communicate scientific and technical information.
4.
Do you have experience providing oversight of press releases, press conferences, media messages and outreach events for the public, regional and/or national news media relating to oceanographic, climate, severe weather, Great Lakes, and/or coastal marine related events?
5.
Have you established, developed and shaped communications strategies and products pertaining to difficult or sensitive marine mammal and/or ocean science issues that have a basis in science and application to an organization's policies?
6.
Describe your experience translating current scientific findings and concepts into outreach and or/educational materials?
7.
Do you have the ability and experience to determine the newsworthiness of events focused on marine fisheries regulations, marine mammals, marine habitat, and/or an ocean science during crisis and non-crisis events and communicate relevant items to senior managers, the media, and stakeholders?
8.
Select the statement which best describes your experience communicating with external organizations in order to coordinate and promote a protected species conservation mission/agenda.
9.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience serving as the spokesperson for an organization or Agency in all areas related to the conservation and management of living marine resources?
10.
Do you have experience interacting with a variety of communities, government representatives or non-governmental organizations, and/or the scientific community to support conservation and management of marine fish populations or ecosystems?
11.
What is your experience working with researchers from diverse backgrounds on scientific projects to publish scientific papers related to any aspect of marine biology, conservation biology, ecology, or evolutionary biology?
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in developing partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, or private sector companies to promote communication efforts.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
13.
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.