[PMAGList] Voice Of America GS-12 opening

[Tod T. Companion, Ph.D.]

Courtesy of  John Tsai (2002 PMF)

This is a new GS 12 position to manage our Voice of America studio tour
and expand our public outreach. Excellent communication skills,
organization and high energy are clear requirements for the job. The
application deadline is Monday, June 20th.

For more information, please contact Letitia King (former PMF) at
lking at ibb.gov or 202-203-4510

http://www.voa.gov/vacancies/05-75.cfm


Broadcasting Board of Governors
International Broadcasting Bureau
Washington, DC 20237


VACANCY NUMBER: M/P-05-75

OPENING DATE: 06/06/05

CLOSING DATE: 06/20/05

POSITION: Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-12

LOCATION: INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING BUREAU
Program Support
Office of Public Affairs
Media Relations Branch

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates.

FOR CONSIDERATION, APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE IBB OFFICE OF
PERSONNEL BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS
ANNOUNCEMENT.***

***As a result of the U.S. Mail delays currently being experienced in
the
Washington, DC Metro Area, WE STRONGLY SUGGEST you fax, hand deliver, or
use a private delivery/courier service when you submit an application to
ensure it is received by the closing date of the announcement. Please be
advised that applications submitted via the U.S. Postal Service MAY NOT
be received in a sufficiently timely manner to be considered.***

FAILURE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED MATERIAL (See How to Apply) AND KSA
STATEMENTS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED.

CANDIDATES WHO WISH TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER BOTH THE MERIT PROMOTION
PROCESS AND THE COMPETITIVE PROCESS (DEU) NEED TO SUBMIT TWO COMPLETE
APPLICATION PACKAGES.

NOTE: Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this
vacancy.  However, all interested candidates should apply now.

DISPLACED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL CONSIDERATION UNDER THE
INTERAGENCY
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP).

DUTIES: The mission of the Office of Public Affairs of the International
Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) is to present information to the media and
public on the mission and effectiveness of the agency’s component
broadcasters, principally the Voice of America (VOA). The VOA’s new
visitor facility will be a critical vehicle for presenting this
information.

The incumbent serves as manager of and principal publicist for the VOA
visitor facility, its Studio Tour and accompanying public programs.
Devises and implements media plan designed to make the visitor facility
an active venue for outreach to the public, the media and Congressional
staff; including researching and writing press releases, fact sheets,
advertising copy, the VOA Studio Tour script, etc.; planning press
packets and overseeing design/printing of special materials; using oral,
written and web-based presentations.

Maintains active liaison with and makes oral presentations to the D.C.
Convention and Visitors Bureau, Congressional offices, local hotels,
tour operators, etc. Maintains cooperative relationships with a wide
spectrum of local, national and Washington-based international media,
keeping them informed of activities in VOA’s visitor facility and
learning about their individual interests in subjects to cover on a
regular basis. Actively seeks new press contacts, introducing them to
VOA and asking them to incorporate material about VOA in their reporting
and features. Fields requests for images requested by media and for film
crews requesting shootings in the visitor facility and VOA. Works with
Public Affairs staff to coordinate special events, including seminars
and press conferences sponsored by VOA. Serves as liaison for VOA with
the Department of State and its program agencies for International
Visitors and other foreign officials, students, and guests who wish to
visit VOA.

The incumbent will coordinate, schedule and lead VOA Studio Tours;
recruit
volunteer tour guides from among IBB and VOA employees; and train guides
to
ensure the consistent oral and visual quality and appeal of the
visitor’s
experience. The incumbent will also manage the online scheduling and
ticketing system for the Studio Tour and manage the media contact
database of the Office of Public Affairs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
GRADE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
GS-12 1 year equivalent to the next lower grade level

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the
particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the
duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work
of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience
must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the
normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE KSA’S: Consider what in your background
indicates you possess each knowledge, skill or ability (KSA). Provide
clear, concise examples for each element and relate your experience to
the position for which you are applying. Use examples that show the
depth of knowledge, level, skill, or degree of ability you have. You may
refer to paid or volunteer work, education or training or any other
applicable experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Relative numerical values equate to a
total of 30 points.

1.Ability to prepare written materials using accepted media styles that
promote the VOA, its Studio Tour and public programs held in its
briefing room. (7)

2. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications to
establish
and maintain relationships with media contacts, special interest groups,
individuals and the public. (7)

3. Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing and coordinating special
events such as symposia and seminars, and public tours including
audiovisual
support, security, logistics, etc. (6)

4. Working knowledge and experience with layout and design concepts for
variety of print, broadcast, Internet and mass media outlets. (5)

5. Demonstrated skill in using computer applications such as Word,
Excel,
PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, database systems and online media resources.
(5)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENMT

1. Applicant MUST be a U.S. citizen.

2. Status candidates MUST meet time-in-grade requirements by closing
date
of this announcement.

3. Relocation expenses WILL NOT BE paid.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS are provided to applicants with disabilities.
If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application
and hiring process, please notify the Agency. The decision on granting
reasonable
accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO APPLY: Do not attach any additional forms which are not requested
in this announcement.

1. Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), a resume, OR
any
other written format. See outline of information which MUST be furnished
ON ALL RESUMES. INCOMPLETE RESUMES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. OF-612 forms
can be obtained from any Federal Agency personnel office, or you can
access assistance for completing a resume by logging on to
WWW.USAJOBS.GOV\Resume.

NOTE: Obsolete SF-171 is still acceptable.

2. Written responses to KSA’s listed above - addressing each KSA
separately
must be attached.

3. ICTAP CONSIDERATION: PLEASE ANNOTATE YOUR APPLICATION TO REFLECT THAT
YOU ARE APPLYING AS AN ICTAP ELIGIBLE.

Individuals who have special priority selection rights under ICTAP must
be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special
priority
selection.

ICTAP applicants who meet all the selective and knowledge, skills, and
abilities (special rating factors) and earn a score in the top one-third
of the rating score range (prior to the assignment of veteran’s
preference points) will be tentatively identified well-qualified. A
final decision that a given ICTAP applicant is well-qualified will be
made by the selecting official, and, if appropriate, by the Director of
Personnel.

Eligibles must submit a copy of their agency RIF Notice, a copy of their
most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50
noting current position, grade level and duty station.

4. STATUS CANDIDATES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES: You MUST SUBMIT your
most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing tenure
group and
promotion potential if any. To insure full consideration, status
candidates
should submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal.

5. Status candidates MUST clearly indicate on their application package
whether they want to be considered under the provisions of the Merit
Promotion Program or the Delegated Examining Unit. If you DO NOT
indicate a preference, your application will only be considered under
the Merit Promotion Program. You may wish to be considered under both
procedures in which case you MUST submit TWO complete application
packages.

6. VETERANS: Non-status applicants claiming veteran preference, or
eligibility for Veterans Readjustment Appointment, MUST submit a copy of
their DD-214, and if disabled, form SF-15 with a letter from the
Department of Veterans Affairs showing appropriate proof of disability,
dated within the
last 12 months.

7. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS: Non status applicants claiming eligibility
for other special appointments, such as handicapped or former Peace
Corps/Vista volunteers, must submit proof of eligibility, i.e., letter
from the Peace Corps or State Rehabilitation agency. Non-status
candidates eligible for special appointment who wish to be considered
for both special appointment and competitive procedures must submit two
(2) applications or resumes.

When only one application or resume is received it will be considered
under competitive procedures (DEU Certification) only. Proof of
eligibility for special appointment MUST be attached.

8. SF-181 “RACE AND NATIONAL ORIGIN IDENTIFICATION” and SF-256
“SELF-IDENTIFICATION OF HANDICAP” FORMS: The submission of these two
forms is
voluntary. The information provided will be used for statistical
purposes to
monitor applicant responses, and will not be maintained in the personnel
office or forwarded to the selection official. Copies of SF-181 and
SF-256 can be downloaded from OPM’s website at www.OPM.gov/forms.

SUBMIT APPLICATION/RESUME WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO:

International Broadcasting Bureau
Office of Personnel
Room 1543 Cohen Building
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20237

FAX NUMBERS: (202) 401-0557 OR (202) 205-8427

***FOR CONSIDERATION, APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE IBB OFFICE OF
PERSONNEL
BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.***

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT,

CONTACT:       Diane Sellers, (202) 619-3117
              Web page address: http:\\www.ibb.gov

BBG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Here's what your resume or application must contain
(in addition to specific information requested in the job vacancy
announcement)

JOB INFORMATION - Announcement number and title and grade(s) of the job
for which you are applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE - Give the following information for your paid and
nonpaid work experience related to the job for which you are applying.
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal job), Duties &
Accomplishments, Employer's name & address, Supervisor's name & number,
Starting & ending dates (month/year), Hours per week, Salary and
indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

PERSONAL INFORMATION - Full name, mailing address (with Zip Code) and
day and
evening phone numbers (with area code), Social Security Number, Country
of
Citizenship, Veterans' Preference, Reinstatement Eligibility and Highest
Federal civilian grade held.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS - Job-related training courses. Job-related skills,
for
example, other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery,
typing speed. Job-related certificates and licenses. Job-related honors,
awards, and accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in
professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking,
and performance awards. (Give dates but do not send documents unless
requested)

EDUCATION - High School (Name, city, and State), Date of diploma or GED.
Colleges and universities (Name, city, and State), Majors, Type & year
of degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and
indicate whether semester or quarter hours). Send a copy of your college
transcript only if the job vacancy announcement requests it.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Before hiring, the agency will ask you to
sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. If
you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not
be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or
jailed.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER