This position is covered by an union agreement.
The BBG is conveniently located within walking distance of the Blue, Orange, Yellow and Green Metro lines.
Introduction to Agency: The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency, is an exciting, multicultural organization that encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting. The BBG is comprised of the Voice of America, which delivers high quality, multimedia programming in 44 language to audiences worldwide; the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti); the International Broadcasting Bureau, which provides transmission, administrative, and other support services; and three grantee organization - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia. Our staff of dedicated professionals serves as an example of a free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience with news, information, and relevant discussions.
Note: Your application to this DEU vacancy will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to the concurrently advertised NC announcement. Please ensure you are applying under the correct announcement.This vacancy is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. citizens. The vacancy is being concurrently advertised under Excepted Service for Non-US citizens under announcement NC-11-928.
--Writes news related stories for use in radio, television or Internet posting. Prepares integrated, highly-targeted, well-balanced scripts, radio or television program or program segments or Internet web presentations that captures the attention of the audience.
--Writes feature stories on a variety of subjects for radio, television or web posting.
--Adapts and/or translates material, which may include simultaneous translations.
--Edits broadcast segments, including stringer reports. Assigns duties to junior reporters. Voices material for or during radio and/or television broadcasts
--Participates in the development of regularly scheduled radio or television programs. Initiates coverage of news and features, participates fully in coverage of major events and in preparation and execution of broadcast remotes.
--Contributes to the production elements, including, editing of taped material, planning/coordinating airshows.
--Prepares and/or presents news and feature material in a studio or on location for radio/television simulcast. Serves as anchor, package producer or interviewer. May serve as show host.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade which is directly related to this line of work AND fluency in both English and Dari.
Specialized Experience is defined as experience in the use of the Dari language in radio broadcasting, print, TV or Internet journalism. Work must have included writing, editing and/or voicing broadcast material from English into Dari. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include work as a reporter, editor or news broadcaster for a recognized news publication; or for a wire service; or for a radio or television station. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of the history, customs and psychology of the target area people, as well as their political, economic, cultural and social life.
Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, review of your credit and legal history.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. We will review your application to ensure you meet the following competencies/skills:
*Writing/Producing
*Cultural Awareness
*Domestic/Foreign Policy
*Presenter/Host
Possession of competencies/skills should be addressed in cover letter and/or resume.
Competitive Examining Procedures:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed and compared to your responses on the occupational questionnaire or KSAs (as applicable) to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, your qualifications will be further reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the critical experience requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. You will then be placed in one of three rating categories:
The Federal Government offers exceptional benefits to employees, including opportunities for training and advancement, health Insurance, vacation and sick leave, life insurance, long term care insurance, retirement benefits, flexible spending accounts, and public transportation subsidies. The link below provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc
1. If you are an eligible Inter agency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
2. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference , you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. For more information on the VRA, consult the Vets Guide at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm.
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.
4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Applying for this position requires you to take two steps:
1) Complete the occupational questionnaire and 2) submit a resume and, if applicable, any supporting documentation by Wednesday, February 23, 2011. See the Required Documents
You are encouraged you to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit your documentation using the Online method since it is the most efficient way to process your application. If you are unable to submit your responses Online, several applications "Options" are explained below. Follow these instructions carefully.
Note: You can Save an incomplete online questionnaire and return to it at a later time to complete the process. Instructions are under, How to Properly Save and Return later to complete an Application/Occupational Questionnaire at the bottom of this page.
Option 1 To start a New occupational questionnaire click this link: Online QuestionnaireWhen you have completed the occupational questionnaire select the “Finish” button. At the next screen select the “Submit” button. After the occupational questionnaire is submitted you can upload your resume and any supporting documents. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen after you receive an acknowledgement that the occupational questionnaire is successfully submitted. Step-by-step document upload instructions are provided below. If you do not have all the requested documents in electronic format you can upload part and fax the remaining documents that you do not have in electronic format, such as veterans preference or transcript documentation. See Option 2 for Fax instructions.
1 . Complete the Online Questionnaire and Press "Submit" to complete the Online Questionnaire or return to a "Saved" application outlined above under the How to Apply section.
2. After the Questionnaire is submitted you will receive a Notice that indicates the submission was successful. Press the "To upload a resume for this position click here" button to upload documents to this job announcement.
3. At the Document Upload screen, select the type of document you are attaching for upload from the drop down menu on the left side of the screen.
4. Select the "Browse" button and attach the file you want to submit.
5. Press the "Upload" button to submit the document file. You will receive an "Upload Successful" acknowledgement when the file has been received.
You may also start an occupational questionnaire by entering the following URL into your browser:
1. Enter> https://www.applicationmanager.gov/ to start a " New " Online Occupational Questionnaire
2. To start a " New " Occupational Questionnaire scroll down the Online application screen until the "Vacancy Identification Number" box appears under the "Create a New Application for This Job" section on the left hand side. Insert the "Vacancy Identification Number - BB429609 or "Control Number" and click the "Submit" button.
Note: When you have completed the Online Occupational Questionnaire, click the "Finish" button. The Online Occupational Questionnaire and all required documentation must be completed and submitted by 12:00 midnight EDT on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
Option 2 Complete the occupational questionnaire Online, as outlined above, and fax all or part of your documentation. If you choose to fax your documentation you must use a cover page. The information contained on the cover page should match the information you provided to the occupational questionnaire. The Vacancy ID number BB429609, your Name, and SSN should be written accurately and neatly. This cover page is used to match your documents with the record you established when you submitted the occupational questionnaire. If the information is inaccurate or incomplete you may not receive consideration for this position. To print a copy of the “Cover Page” click this link or click or insert this URL into your browser http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. The Fax number to submit your documents is: 1-478-757-3144
Option 3 Submitting you occupational questionnaire, resume and supporting documents in hard copy via fax or by mail. To complete the occupational questionnaire in hard copy form, click this link to print a copy of the OPM Form1203-FX or insert or type this URL into your browser http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
You can also obtain a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703)724-1850. After the introduction Press 1 and follow the instructions.
Print a copy of this job announcement and use the Form 1203-FX as a response sheet when answering the occupational questionnaire portion of this announcement. You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents either by fax or by mail.
If you fax your documentation you must use a cover page. The information contained on the cover page should match the information you provided to the occupational questionnaire. The Vacancy ID number BB429609, your Name, and SSN should be written accurately and neatly. If the information is inaccurate or incomplete it will delay the processing of your application or you may not receive consideration for this position. To print a copy of the “Cover Page” click this link. The Fax number to submit your documents is: 1-478-757-3144
You can mail or hand deliver your application materials to the address below:
International Broadcasting Bureau330 Independence Avenue SWATTN Office of Human ResourcesRoom 1543 Cohen BuildingWashington, DC 20237USAAttention: Leslie Y. BrownBB429609
How to Properly Save and Return later to complete an Application/Occupational Questionnaire:
3. If you want to " Save " an incomplete Occupational Questionnaire and return later, select the "Save" button at the top or bottom of each of the application pages and click the "Logout" button.
4. If you have "Saved" an incomplete Occupational Questionnaire you may finish it by clicking on or inserting this link into your internet browser https://www.applicationmanager.gov. Insert your SSN and Last Name into the right hand side section " Work On An Application I Have Already Started ." and click the " Login " button.
Once you are logged in, the top of the screen will display the vacancy ID for all incomplete questionnaires and, if applicable, the bottom portion of the screen will display any Vacancy IDs that require a resume or supporting documentation to complete the application process. To finish an incomplete application processes select the adjacent button and click OK.
Option 4 The USAJOBS Web site provides a "Create a Resume" feature that you may use to develop and submit a resume for this position. The completed resume can be attached to this vacancy announcement and submitted electronically. To do so, scroll down to the end of the vacancy announcement. Click on the "Apply Online" icon. Then follow the USAJOBS web site instructions.
After you complete and submit the online resume, you will receive a "Confirmation of Submission" message stating that your online resume has been successfully submitted. If you do not receive this message, please submit again as this indicates that your resume has not been received.
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials, by Wednesday, February 23, 2011, will result in your not being considered for employment.
Step 2
To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below: Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process, fax, mail or by hand-deliver. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
JOB OPENINGS
For job information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call 912-757-3000, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) automated telephone system. Or, with a computer modem dial 912-757-3100 for job information from an OPM electronic bulletin board. You can also reach the board through the Internet (Telnet only) at FJOB.MAIL.OPM.GOV.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
You can find out about alternative formats by calling OPM or dialing the electronic bulletin board at the numbers above. Select "Federal Employment Topics" and then "People with Disabilities." If you have a hearing disability, call TDD 912-744-2299.
HOW TO APPLY
Review the list of openings, decide which jobs you are interested in, and follow the instructions given. You may apply for most jobs with a resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment, or any other written format you choose. For jobs that are unique or filled through automated procedures, you will be given special forms to complete. (You can get an Optional Application by calling OPM or dialing our electronic bulletin board at the numbers above.)
WHAT TO INCLUDE
Although the Federal Government does not require a standard application form for most jobs, we do need certain information to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested in the job vacancy announcement and in this brochure, you may lose consideration for a job. Help speed the selection process by keeping your resume or application brief and by sending only the requested material. Type or print clearly in dark ink.
Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.nlrb.gov/about_us/careers/pdf/of0510.pdf
Leslie Y. Brown Phone: (202)382-7537 Fax: (202)382-7542 Email: LYBROWN@BBG.GOV Agency Information:International Broadcasting Bureau 330 Independence Avenue SW ATTN Office of Human Resources Washington, DC 20237 USA Fax: (202)382-7542
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a reveiw of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX:
If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
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