Duties

As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-1035-13, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Provides leadership support to the Public Affairs Manager to ensure effective planning, operation, and evaluation of an active well-balanced public affairs program for Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience (DR&R)'s internal and external customers (media, the public, business, and civic organizations, etc.) and Federal, state, and local government offices concerning the SBA Disaster Assistance Program.
• Ensures that the Center's plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies goals objectives, and work plans.
• Plans the work to be accomplished by subordinates; sets and adjusts short term priorities; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Plans and produces digital and social media web content projects for publication and dissemination through multiple channels.
• Provides information in the form of press releases, formal and informal presentations at public gatherings, private meetings, responses to Congressional inquiries, public service announcements, and other written and oral communications.
• Acts as a spokesperson for DR&R and supports the Center Director and other Supervisory Public Affairs Specialists with making public appearances, preparing presentations, talking points or speeches as necessary.
• Answers media questions and responds to requests for interviews and written data and information.
• Monitors newspaper, radio, and television coverage of the disaster program and provides supplemental information to correct any irregular or inaccurate media information.

• This is a Permanent position, which is a competitive service position with a full-time work schedule.
• If required to travel to a disaster site, you may encounter hazardous working and/or living conditions, for example, no water or electricity and/or minimal lodging facilities.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• By applying for this position with SBA's Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster.
• FOCW is located in Citrus Heights, CA near Sacramento. The Office is centered in the growing and thriving metro region with easy access to shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date.
• This position is also being announced under Merit Promotion Procedures, announcement # MP-24-FOCW-12400247
• In order to receive consideration as a status candidate, you must apply to the Merit Promotion announcement.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government travel credit card.
• Favorable background investigation and credit check are required.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period for non-supervisors if you fail to complete the one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  Required Documents
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  1. Your Resume showing hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
  2. Completed Questionnaire

  • Preview at: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12399853

  3. Other supporting documents, such as:

  • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 or other Member Copy showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
  • If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here. https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

  DO NOT SEND YOUR RESUME OR ANY APPLICATION DOCUMENTS TO THE AGENCY CONTACT.
  Your latest resume submitted for this position will be used for qualification determinations and supersedes previous submissions.
  
  ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
  1. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP):
  If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (which must show at least a "fully successful" rating or equivalent), and proof of eligibility, i.e., a RIF separation notice or Certification of Expected Separation, and SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.In addition to meeting all qualification requirements and selective placement factors (if applicable), CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the Well-Qualified criteria with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above for the position in order to be given priority consideration. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is also on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: CTAP/ICTAP. http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if:
  1. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF).
  2. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce.
  3. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced.
  2. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
  3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

• How to Apply

  Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

  • To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.

  • Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

  • Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

  • After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.

  • If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements)

  • Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.

  To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
  To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page.
  The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application, including the invitation to take the USA Hire assessment. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/.
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  Agency contact information

  David Wager

  Email

  david.wager@sba.gov

  Address

  Field Operations Center West - FOCW
  6501 Sylvan Road
  Citrus Heights, CA 95610
  US

  Next steps

  Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
  To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.
  SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
  SBA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents