Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Specialist

• To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, Friday, March 18, 2016

   

  Specialized Experience: Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.  Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: knowledge of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques related to public affairs; analytical methods and interpersonal relations practices. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Knowledge of work must have involved a close working relationship with managers, stakeholders, media reporters, congressional members and staffers, chief executive officers and public officers of other hospitals.

  
  If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

   

  There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.

   

  Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

  You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position.

   

  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
  
  You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position.

   

  Competency 1 ? Knowledge of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques; analytical methods; and interpersonal relations practices.

  
  Competency 2 - Skill in applying such mastery in developing and applying new approaches to the most difficult and complex public affairs problems of an agency by developing or evaluating information programs enhancing understanding among publics opposed or indifferent to agency programs.

  
  Competency 3 - Knowledge and skill to analyze public reaction to agency programs and policies in developing recommendations that significantly modify an agency's major programs or policies; and integrating diverse points of view in a communication plan in establishing and maintaining mutual understanding with various agency publics.

   

  Competency 4 - Knowledge of healthcare processes.

   

  If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

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  Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

• • Benefits & Other Info
    • VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp.
  • How to Apply
    • All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
      
      To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
      
      The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, March 18, 2016 to receive consideration.
      
      1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
      
      2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.  
      
      NOTE:  It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.  
      
      To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.  Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
      
      To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • More Info
    • Gainesville
    • FL
    • 2016-03-12T02:51:00.037365
    • 432439600
    • Permanent

    • None

    • GS

    • Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):1651227

       

      The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System has one (1) GS-1035-12, Public Affairs Specialist in the Director's Office at the Gainesville, FL facility.

       

      Relocation Expenses Are Authorized: Recruitment/Relocation Incentive of up to $15,000 per year, for three (3) years, for the highly qualified applicant, with a written three (3) year service obligation to North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System.

    • 92316
    • 71012
    • 1
    • VATA
    • Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
    • None

    • The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP)

       

      Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave :  Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.  VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.  This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.?? Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

       

      Placement Policy:   The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion.  The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement.  Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

      It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

       

      This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

    • Per Year
    • GF-16-PDC-1651227

    • 1. Resume: Resume or CV must include the vacancy announcement number, position title, grade, how to contact you, descriptions of jobs held including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date, (month and year) of employment, and average hours worked per week. (Required)

       

      2. Eligibility Documentation: Current Federal Employees must submit their latest non-award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and former Federal Employees must provide their separation SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action).  The SF-50 must contain occupation and pay/grade data. "Awards" or "Incentive" SF-50s do not contain the required information and will not be considered valid documentation to verify status eligibility. (Required if Applicable)

       

      3. Eligibility Documentation: Veterans must provide a copy of your DD 214 showing character of discharge for each period of active service served. Applicants claiming veterans preference based on a service connected disability must include your "Disabled Veteran Civil Service Letter" showing preference eligibility as well as the SF-15, Application for 10 point veteran preference which is available here. (Required IF APPLICABLE)

       

      4. Eligibility Documentation: Persons eligible to apply under the Schedule A "Americans with Disabilities". (Must provide a schedule A letter.) -OR- persons under another condition of status not listed here; such as spouse preference or etc. (Must provide supporting documentation). (Required IF APPLICABLE)

       

      5. Responses to questionnaire: (TAG:Link to Full Questionnaire) (either on-line submission or by 1203FX if fax submission). (REQUIRED)

       

      6. OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment, available by clicking here. Must be completed with signature in section 17a(DO NOT SIGN 17B) (Requested)

      
      Please use this checklist to ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).  You will not be contacted for additional information.

      
      Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.  Documentation is required for eligibility verification.

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      Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:  You are encouraged to apply online.  Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options.  The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1651227.
      
      NOTE:  If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
    • 1-Full-Time
    • 1035-Public Affairs
    • Active
    • https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=1651227&CheckStatus=Y
    • 15317-Permanent
    • 2016-03-12T02:51:00.037389
    • GF-16-PDC-1651227

    • After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.  During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly.  After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service.  Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview.  All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. 

       

      You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on "Application Status."  For a more detailed update of your status, click on "more information."  Information regarding applicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.

    • Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)
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