Job Title: International Broadcaster (Swahili)
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors
Job Announcement Number: DEU-11-96
SALARY RANGE:$74,872.00 - $97,333.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD:Thursday, June 09, 2011 to Thursday, June 16, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-1001-12
POSITION INFORMATION:Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:12
DUTY LOCATIONS:1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:This position is located in the Africa Division, Swahili Service of the Voice of America in Washington, DC. The incumbent will serve as an International Broadcaster with responsibility for conceiving, planning, researching, writing and broadcasting original audio/video scripts of a highly complex nature and for providing Internet content for the website.
This position is covered by an union agreement.
The Broadcasting Board of Governors is conveniently located within walking distance to 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 languages 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 organizations - 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.
This vacancy is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. citizens.
The Full Performance Level: 12
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Candidates MUST complete the Online Questionnaire.
- Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
- Selectee will be subject to an investigation for suitability determination.
- Position may require candidate to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
--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 television, radio or web posting.
--Adapts and/or translates material, which may include simultaneous translations.
--Edits broadcast segments, including stringer reports. Voices material for or during television and/or radio broadcasts.
--Participates in the development of regularly scheduled television or radio 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 television/radio simulcast. May serve as show host.
Qualifications and EvaluationsQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level which is directly related to this line of work AND bilingual fluency in both English and Swahili with the ability to write, report, interview and announce in both languages.
Specialized Experience is defined as experience in the use of the Swahili language in radio broadcasting, print, TV or Internet journalism. Work must have included writing, editing and/or voicing broadcast material from English into Swahili. 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, a review of your credit and legal history.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: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.
Competencies/Skills:
- Journalism
- TV/Radio Reporting
- Domestic/Foreign Policy
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:
- Qualified Category - Meets the specialized experience outlined in the minimum qualifications requirements section of the vacancy announcement.
- Well Qualified Category - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the critical competencies for this position.
- Best Qualified Category - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated "outstanding" proficiency in applying knowledge, skill, and ability in the critical competencies for this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Benefits and Other InfoBENEFITS: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: www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc
OTHER INFORMATION: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 berated 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: 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 www.opm.gov/qualifications
Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.
How To ApplyHOW TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted by: Thursday, June 16, 2011
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.opm.gov and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your resume, questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144 . You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and use the official FAX coversheet found here. You must also cite Vacancy Identification Number 487744.
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 Thursday, June 16, 2011, will result in your not being considered for employment.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:What you need to submit to apply for this position:
- Resume
- Veterans Preference documentation (Letter from Veteran's Administration, DD-214-(member 4 Copy), Application for 10- Point Veteran Preference (SF-15), if applicable.
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.
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: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#WSBI
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Leslie Y. Brown
Phone: (202)382-7537
Fax: (202)382-7542
Email: LYBROWN@BBG.GOV
Agency Information:
Broadcasting Board Governors
330 Independence Avenue SW
ATTN Office of Human Resources
Washington, DC 20237
USA
Fax: (202)382-7542
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: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.
View Occupational Questionnaire
Info source : http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100054846
