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This position works out of the National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (NVSPSE) VA Central Office. NVSPSE provides adaptive sports and therapeutic arts to help thousands of Veterans across the nation to improve their independence, health, well-being and quality of life.
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11/30/2021 to 12/02/2021
$64,649 - $100,739 per year
Salary reflects the lowest possible salary - "Rest of the US" scale; Salary will be adjusted based on the selectee's location.
GS 11 - 13
2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
CBZY-11297801-22-HDM
624447300
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
This announcement will close on December 6, 2021 or once the first 100 applications have been received. The first 100 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants may be referred in increments of 25 at management request. Salary reflects the lowest possible salary - "Rest of the US" scale; Salary will be adjusted based on the selectee's location at the nearest VA facility.
Seeking dynamic, highly-motivated team player to write good news stories, engage with audiences using social media, expand awareness through media relations, improve brand awareness through website content management, coordinate special event planning through ceremonies and VIP management. National rehabilitation events include: National Veterans Wheelchair Games; National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic; National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic; National Veterans Golden Age Games; National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic; and National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. With six national events, an adaptive sports grants and allowance program, the opportunity awaits to make your mark in the areas of social media, writing, communication strategy, marketing, VIP coordination, presentations, webpage content management, publications, other marketing material and other communications products/services.
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-13 GS-12. At theGS-11 & GS-12 GS-11, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-13 GS-12. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds
The Incumbent performs the following major duties and responsibilities:
Develops short-term and long-term public relations strategies and implements tactics to promote national programs to internal and external staff, Veterans, corporate sponsors, members of congress and other stakeholders. Develops a toolkit specifically for public affairs roles and responsibilities for national events which are used by teams in the field.
Writes, reviews, edits staging and scripts for ceremonies assists with celebrity recruitment; mediates negotiations between VSO sponsors and VA concerning all print products, social media and advanced media plan; and provides execution and oversight of approved communications plan and other national responsibilities under an approved timetable for events.
Execute public affairs responsibilities under negotiated media plan; and executes advance work needed for news releases and daily newsletter for events. Evaluates post event reporting of public affairs functions at each event and makes recommendation to program leadership.
Evaluates post event reporting of public affairs functions at each event and makes recommendation to program leadership.
Advises on ceremony protocol and organizes ceremonies and special programs recognizing sponsors and VIPs.
Analyze all media coverage for national programs and continuously lead discussions around how to best stay top of mind with journalists and how to best become a constant presence in competitive coverage.
Establishes and maintains proactive contact with media outlets, public affairs officers, veteran service organizations, co-sponsors at the national level, legislative office and health care affiliates.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Virtual: This is a virtual position. Duty location at nearest VA facility will to be determined based on locality in the U.S.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD01180A, PD01179A, and PD01178A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
There is only educational substitution at the GS-11 grade level
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement. As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), if after November 22. VA will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation is needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement. Please contact the Human Resources Point of Contact listed at the top of the JOA.
Pandemic Telework Program. Due to COVID-19, the VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a select number of days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. 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.Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
- Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee dated 01/03/21 or later
o ATTENTION: You may need to submit more than one SF-50 if we cannot verify you meet time-in-grade (TIG) by your most recent SF-50 dated 01/03/21 or later. For example, if your most recent SF-50 is a General Adjustment, we need your most recent SF-50 dated 01/03/21 and another SF-50 to verify TIG. Examples of SF-50s for TIG verification include your last within-grade increase or promotion to highest grade held. Promotion shows when you started the grade level and a within-grade increase verifies you were at that grade level for at least one year. Failure to provide your most recent SF-50 dated 01/03/21 or later and other SF-50s to verify TIG will result in you being disqualified. We cannot verify time-in-grade based only on the grade and step you are currently on.
- CTAP/ICTAP documentation
- If you are a current or former Federal employee applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:
o Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
o Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
o SF-50
- If prior military service, include all copies of your DD-214 or proof of service, as well as proof of disability if applicable
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/06/2021 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11297801.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. 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. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. 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.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties.
Areas of Consideration: Applicants will be considered in the order of the following Areas of Consideration:
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