Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. This is NOT an announcement to fill a vacancy. NO POSITIONS will be filled from this posting. This is an Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) Assessment. DO NOT apply to this posting UNLESS you have received an email invitation to do so. Persons who apply without invitation WILL NOT be reviewed or referred for consideration and WILL NOT receive notification of such. Responsibilities This Public Notice is for an ACWA covered series at the GS-07 grade level with a two-grade interval promotion potential. If selected for an ACWA covered series and grade, you will receive an email invitation with a link to this announcement and will be required to complete the online questionnaire and pass the ACWA assessment test to obtain a firm job offer. PLEASE NOTE: Due to current system restrictions, the promotion potential listed is not accurate. Promotion potential levels will vary depending upon the position, grade and location. If selected for a position, promotion potential should be discussed with the Human Resources staff member at the time of tentative job offer. General Schedule Salary Table for "Rest of US" (RUS), without locality, was used to indicate the salary in this announcement, salaries may vary dependent upon location selected. Please refer to the Salary Tables link for more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2018/general-schedule/ Link to GS Qualifications for additional information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series NOTE: New appointment shall be made at the minimum rate of the appropriate grade unless regulatory guidance permits otherwise. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Public Affairs Specialist, 1035 Qualifications requirements are not listed on this public notice as this notice is not posted for applications for employment. Education Education requirements are not listed on this public notice as this notice is not posted for applications for employment. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record signed by a supervisor. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.