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For this announcement, the number of applications will be limited to 50. The vacancy will close on midnight EST of the date the application limit is reached or on the closing date listed, whichever comes first. All applications received on the date the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.
AT THE DISCRETION OF PBGC MANAGEMENT, YOU MAY BE CONVERTED TO A PERMANENT OR NON-PERMANENT APPOINTMENT UPON COMPLETION OF YOUR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; HOWEVER, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE.
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The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has a distinguished and important mission in protecting America’s pensions. At PBGC, you will use your skills in accounting, auditing, business, finance, law, actuarial science, or information technology and more, to protect the retirement income of nearly 40 million hardworking Americans. Our work is challenging, compelling, and important. Whatever your background or expertise, you will find your future at PBGC exceptionally rewarding because the work you perform will have a daily impact on the lives of relatives, friends and neighbors. It will be like no other career choice you have explored.
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If you are interested in a challenging career with great benefits, training, and strong growth potential, we strongly encourage you to apply for the Social Media Relations Assistant position today!
03/02/2018 to 06/14/2018
$17.78 - $23.12 per hour
GS 05
Not required
No
Internships - One-year appointment with the possibility for renewal - see Key Requirements for more information.
Part-time - Full or part-time
05
No
COLAD-2018-0001
492664200
As a Social Media Relations Assistant in the Communications Outreach & Legislative Affairs Department, you may:
-Serve as a Social Media Relations Assistant in the Pathway Intern Program. The incumbent will be closely guided by the Division Manager or higher graded staff in the coordination of digital and social media.
-Relay information that may be of pertinent interest to the supervisor or senior specialist.
PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: In order to be considered qualified for this position you must meet one of the following qualifications requirements (education, experience, or a combination of education and experience):
EDUCATION: In order to qualify for this position based on your education you must have completed 4 years above high school (120 credit hours) or a bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: In order to qualify for this position based on your experience you must have at one year of specialized experience at the GS-04 grade level in the Federal sector or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the private sector assisting with MSOffice or Office 365 and social media platforms/current trends to include Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of the education and experience above may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT(S): In order to be considered and remain eligible for this position you must meet all of the following Pathways Program requirements as indicated by your transcript and/or proof of enrollment.
GPA requirement: Undergraduate students must have a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. Graduate students must have a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Note: if your school uses an alternate grading system, you must submit proof of the grading system with your application or your application would not be consider).
Academic Standing Requirement: You must be (and remain) in good academic standing i.e., (you must not be on academic probation).
Enrollment Requirement: You must be and remain enrolled at least half-time.
Work Schedule Requirement: You must be available to work at least 20 hours per week.
Additional Information About the Pathways Program:
Students who are graduating in 2018 are not eligible unless you submit proof of acceptance in an accredited school or program with your application form.
If this is your first semester, you must submit your acceptance letter and/or proof of class enrollment from an accredited institution.
Failure to send these documents will result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
NOTE: YOU MUST MEET BOTH THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A CURRENT TRANSCRIPT. YOUR NAME AND SCHOOL NAME MUST BE INCLUDED ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT.
To be considered under a special hiring authority such as the Veterans' Recruitment Appointment(VRA) authority; the direct-hire authority to appoint veterans with service- connected disabilities of 30 percent or more; or another excepted service/special hire authority, you must submit documentation to support your claim for eligibility with your application package. For more details, visit Federal Hiring Flexibilities. PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities are encouraged to contact PBGC’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at (202) 326-4110 ext. 3637 or schedulea@pbgc.gov. TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (202) 326-4000 ext 3637.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Procedures to category rating are being used for this position. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, we will further evaluate your resume and transcripts to determine the quality and extent to which your background (experience, education, training, etc.) relates to the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
1. skill in social media platforms and public relations activities
2. skill in written communication
Based on that evaluation, we will place you in one of the following categories- 1) Gold; 2) Silver; 3) Bronze.
If, after your application has been rated by the Subject Matter Expert, you are found to meet none of the KSAS listed above, you will be placed in the Bronze category.
This assessment method does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
How veterans’ preference is applied- All applicants who are eligible for veterans’ preference (based on the documents submitted) will receive preference over non-veterans. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Gold) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.
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RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume must clearly show your expected graduation date and indicate your major. Your application package must indicate any skills and experience you possess that are related to the duties posted in the job announcement.
TRANSCRIPT(S): You must submit an official copy of your current transcript(s) or proof of acceptance and class schedule to verify that you meet the education requirement for this position.
Please provide the appropriate documentation that applies to one of the following scenarios:
1- If you have not started classes and this is your first semester or quarter in a Bachelor or Master Program, you must provide an acceptance letter.
2- If you are currently enrolled and this is your first semester or quarter in your program, you must provide proof of current enrollment.
3- If you are currently enrolled and this is at least your second semester or quarter in your program, you must provide the transcripts which reflect your cumulative and term GPA.
Your transcript(s) must include your name, course titles, school name/location, dates completed, grades, and number of credits earned.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at-http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; however, you must provide your official (sealed)Transcripts before you can be hired for this position; please see the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement for additional information.
NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION, IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A CURRENT TRANSCRIPT OR OTHER PROOF THAT YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: If claiming veteran's preference: you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. For 5-point veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g. documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active duty military service. To gain access to your DD214 online, please visit: National Archives. For 10-point veteran's preference, including 30% or more disabled veterans, you must submit a SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference and any documentation required by this form to support your claim. These documents must be submitted before 10-point preference can be awarded. If we cannot verify your 10-point preference status, you will receive 5-point preference if veterans' preference requirements have been met. If you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit, which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. Information on Veterans Preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at:Veterans Guide.
For additional information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit OPM's Career Transition Resources page.
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (OPTIONAL): Please complete and submit the form "Demographic Information on Applicants" located at http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/upload/OMB-3046-0046.pdf. This form is used to determine if our recruitment efforts are reaching all segments of the population, consistent with Federal equal employment opportunity laws. Your voluntary responses are treated confidentially and are not released to anyone who can affect your application, or to the public.
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.
In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date. If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Michelle Jules on (202) 326-4110 ext. 3806 or at Jules.michelle@pbgc.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. For TTY/TDD users, call the Federal Relay Service toll free at 1-800-877-8339 and ask to be connected to (202) 326-4111. Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement.
* Register with USAJOBS, which will store your information and resume. You will only need to complete this step once.
* Locate and review the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. Click the Apply Online link and then select a resume to submit with your application.
* Click on "Apply for this Position Now." You will be redirected to our online system.
* Complete or review the online core questions, which determine the types of positions you are eligible for.
* Specify which series and grade(s) you wish to be considered for.
* Complete the online vacancy questions, then click "Finish". You will continue to the Vacancy Documents page.
* Submit each of the documents that apply to you by upload, USAJOBS, or fax according to the instructions provided.
* You will then see a summary of your application, including the documents that you submitted. You are strongly encouraged to save or print a copy of this page as proof of submission and receipt of your application and documents.
* To finish, click "Finish."
You are encouraged to complete your USAJOBS personal account completely to receive notifications at each point in the recruiting process. Utilizing this option allows you to review and track the status of your application and receive email notifications from the hiring office.
You may check the status of your applications by clicking on the My USAJOBS tab at the USAJOBS website.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/492664200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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