Lowongan Kerja Di VOA INDONESIA

BROADCASTING BOARD Agency:Broadcasting Board of Governors
VOICE OF AMERICA Job Announcement Number: M/P-07- 199
TV Production Specialist, (Indonesian) , GS-1071-9/11/ 12


SALARY
RANGE: 47,647 – 89,827 USD per year OPEN
PERIOD: December 26, 2007 – January 18, 2008

SERIES & GRADE: GS-1071-9/11/ 12
POSITION INFORMATION:
1 position


Full Time, Career Conditional


DUTY LOCATIONS:
Washington, DC


WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: All Qualified Applicants


NON-U.S. CITIZENS MAY BE CONSIDERED
FOR THIS POSITION IN THE ABSENCE OF EQUALLY OR BETTER QUALIFIED
U.S. CITIZENS.

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is located in the Indonesian Service of the East Asia and
Pacific Division, Voice of America in Washington ,
DC . The incumbent serves as a TV Production
Specialist and is responsible for providing news and feature stories about the
United States
and the world to an Indonesian audience.


INTRODUCTION TO THE AGENCY:


The Voice of America is a component of the Broadcasting
Board of Governors. The VOA broadcasts
news and information to millions throughout the world in more than 40
languages, via radio, television and the Internet, by diverse, multicultural
and dedicated professional staff, correspondent bureaus, transmission stations
and marketing offices around the world in addition to our main offices in
Washington, D.C.


The
Full Performance Level: GS-12


KEY REQUIREMENTS:


Relocation Expenses will be paid.Status
Candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of
this announcement.Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays
is required.Non-agency
Status candidate must submit most recent Notification of Personnel Action
(SF-50)

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MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent of this position serves as a TV
Production Specialist in the Indonesian Service responsible for assisting
and/or producing news and information segments for Indonesian television
broadcasts. He/She performs subject and
story research to insure the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and balance of news
and information stories; calls and develops sources in order to confirm
research and facts in television stories; researches and logs raw video
material and news feeds for inclusion in a variety of news and information
programs; writes basic stories for on camera, voice over, or narrated reporter
package, making sure stories are geared to the needs of a Indonesian audience.


Conducts interviews with officials and
personalities on a variety of subjects in the reporting process and assists or
performs electronic news gathering in the field, either by digital video camera
or with an ENG crew, selecting location and shots to best convey the meaning of
the story to an international audience.
Incumbent is responsible for the Service’s video and audio
equipment and its operational readiness.
Incumbent is the liaison with stringers and correspondents on tape and
equipment issues.


QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATION

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must meet the following basic requirements:


1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next
lower grade level.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the
position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills
and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position


SCREEN OUT FACTOR: Fluent knowledge of the Indonesian language
that enables the incumbent to write, report, interview, and broadcast in this
language.


HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:


This
announcement combines a merit promotion and a competitive announcement in one
advertisement. Applications will be
accepted from status and non-status candidates.
Status candidates will be considered under merit promotion
procedures. Non-status candidates will
be considered under competitive procedures. Status candidates must submit two
applications in order to be considered under both merit promotion and
competitive procedures.


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 and a subject matter
expert, OR
a panel of subject-matter experts 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.

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You should be aware that your ratings are subject to
evaluation and verification. If a
determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by
your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described
experience. Providing false information
may be grounds for not selecting you or termination after appointment.

DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING KSA
STATEMENTS: Consider what in your education and
experience background best reflects your possession of each knowledge, skill,
and ability (KSA).


For each KSA, provide a clear, concise statement
demonstrating your possession of the KSA as it relates to the position for
which you are applying. Your statements
should illustrate the degree to which your background has equipped you with each
KSA, reflecting the scope and depth of your knowledge, skill, or ability and
your level of responsibility. You may
refer to paid or volunteer work, education or training, or any other applicable
experience.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY FACTORS: Relative numerical values equate to a total of
30 points.


1.
Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices methods and techniques for
communicating information through TV, including knowledge of all phases of TV
production. (6) MANDATORY


2. Ability to conceptualize, identify,
develop, and write news and feature stories for on camera, making sure stories are geared to the needs of an Indonesian audience. (6)
MANDATORY


3. Ability to organize, manage and
coordinate the various resources, both human and material, to produce a high
quality television segment or program. (6) MANDATORY


4. Ability to perform subject and story
research to insure the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and balance of news and
information stories, including the ability to include in a variety of news and
information programs. (4)


5. Ability to edit and assemble the video
material into a finished piece ready for air. (4)


6. Knowledge of the
social, cultural, historical, political and economic situations in Indonesia,
the U.S., and the world in general. (4)


The submission of statements addressing the Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
listed above is highly
encouraged so as to assure that your relevant experience for the position for which you are applying is clearly
articulated and geared towards each KSA element. KSA statements should be clear, concise
examples of your experience that show the depth of your knowledge, level of
skill or the degree of your ability related to the individual KSA elements.


If you do not submit KSA statements, your relevant
experience will be gleaned from the information affected in your application or
resume only
in order to evaluate your credentials against the KSAs. Please note however, that failure to submit
KSA statements may result in lower scores being assigned during the evaluation
process, in comparison with other candidates who submit targeted


KSA statements.


Veterans’ Preference:


“Application of Veterans’ Preference: the Category Rating Method does not add
veterans’ preference points or apply the rule of three, but protects the
rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles
within each category. Preference eligibles who do not have a service-connected disability of
10 percent or more will be assigned to the appropriate quality category based
upon the job-related assessment and will be listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within the appropriate quality category.


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Benefits and other Information


BENEFITS:


The
Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees.
The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the
major benefits offered to most Federal employees.


Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal
Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows
you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
For additional information visit: https://www. fsafeds.com/ fsafeds/index. asp


Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health
Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information
visit: http://www.opm. gov/insure/ health/index. asp


Leave - Most Federal employees earn both
annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm. gov/oca/leave/ index.asp


Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life
Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional
insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm. gov/insure/ life/index. asp


Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long
Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for
Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and
adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds. com/


Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically
covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a
three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits,
Basic Benefit Plan, and Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm. gov/retire/ index.asp This link provides
and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs. opm.gov/ei61. asp


OTHER INFORMATION:


1. If
you are an eligible Interagency 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 current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former
Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit
a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or
a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you
will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should
submit your most recent performance appraisal.


3. 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 veteran applying
under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act
(VEOA), you must clearly annotate "VEOA"
on your resume. If you are filing under
the VEOA (Veterans Employment Opportunity Act) or the VRA (Veterans Recruitment
Authority), you must include a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of
eligibility with your application.


-5-


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 VEOA and VRA, consult the Vets Guide
at: http://www.opm. gov/veterans/ html/vetguide. htm


4. 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.


5. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you
meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special
appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled;
certain Vietnam era and
disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or
Vista , etc. Please indicate the type of special
appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other
instructions for applying shown in this announcement.


6. 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/qualificatio ns
.


7. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS are
provided to applicants with disabilities.
If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application
and hiring process, please notify the Agency. The decision on granting
reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.


8. Candidates who wish to be considered
under both the merit promotion process and the competitive process (DEU) need
to submit two complete application packages.


9. Status candidates MUST clearly indicate on their
application package whether they want to be considered under the provisions of
the Merit Promotion Program or the Delegated Examining Unit. If you DO NOT indicate a
preference, your application will only be considered under the Merit Promotion
Program. You may wish to be
considered under both procedures in which case you MUST
submit TWO complete application packages.


HOW TO APPLY:


DO NOT ATTACH ANY ADDITIONAL FORMS
WHICH ARE NOT REQUESTED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

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 by
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.


Instructions on
submitting resume and supporting documents in hard copy via 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 M/P07- 199, 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.


You can mail or hand
deliver your application materials to the address below:


International Broadcasting Bureau

330 Independence Avenue SW

ATTN Office of Personnel

Room 1543 Cohen Building

Washington , DC 20237


Attention: M/HRO - Susan King


M/P-07- 199


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REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS: Failure to submit all
required documents will result in your application not being considered.


Resume Veterans
Preference documentation Notification
of Personnel Action (SF-50) for non-BBG employees.

AGENCY CONTACT
INFO:


Susan King

Phone: (202)619-3117


Fax: (202) 401-0557 or (202) 205-8427

Internet: sking@ibb.gov


Or write to:

International Broadcasting Bureau

Office of Human Resources, Room 1543


ATTN: Susan King


330 Independence
Avenue SW


Washington, DC
20237

USA


WHAT TO EXPECT:


After a review 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.


BROADCASTING BOARD

BROADCASTING BOARD Agency:
Broadcasting Board of Governors

OF GOVERNORS

VOICE OF
AMERICA Job Announcement Number: M/P-07- 199

TV Production Specialist, (Indonesian) , GS-1071-9/11/ 12

SALARY
RANGE: 47,647 – 89,827 USD per year OPEN
PERIOD: December 26, 2007 –


January 16, 2008


SERIES & GRADE: GS-1071-9/11/ 12
POSITION INFORMATION:
1 position


Full Time, Career Conditional


DUTY LOCATIONS:


Washington, DC


WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: All Qualified Applicants


NON-U.S. CITIZENS MAY BE CONSIDERED
FOR THIS POSITION IN THE ABSENCE OF EQUALLY OR BETTER QUALIFIED
U.S. CITIZENS.

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is located in the Indonesian Service of the East Asia and
Pacific Division, Voice of America in Washington ,
DC . The incumbent serves as a TV Production
Specialist and is responsible for providing news and feature stories about the
United States
and the world to an Indonesian audience.


INTRODUCTION TO THE AGENCY:


The Voice of America is a component of the Broadcasting
Board of Governors. The VOA broadcasts
news and information to millions throughout the world in more than 40
languages, via radio, television and the Internet, by diverse, multicultural
and dedicated professional staff, correspondent bureaus, transmission stations
and marketing offices around the world in addition to our main offices in
Washington, D.C.


The
Full Performance Level: GS-12


KEY REQUIREMENTS:


Relocation Expenses will be paid.Status
Candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of
this announcement.Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays
is required.Non-agency
Status candidate must submit most recent Notification of Personnel Action
(SF-50)

-2-


MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent of this position serves as a TV
Production Specialist in the Indonesian Service responsible for assisting
and/or producing news and information segments for Indonesian television
broadcasts. He/She performs subject and
story research to insure the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and balance of news
and information stories; calls and develops sources in order to confirm
research and facts in television stories; researches and logs raw video
material and news feeds for inclusion in a variety of news and information
programs; writes basic stories for on camera, voice over, or narrated reporter
package, making sure stories are geared to the needs of a Indonesian audience.


Conducts interviews with officials and
personalities on a variety of subjects in the reporting process and assists or
performs electronic news gathering in the field, either by digital video camera
or with an ENG crew, selecting location and shots to best convey the meaning of
the story to an international audience.
Incumbent is responsible for the Service’s video and audio
equipment and its operational readiness.
Incumbent is the liaison with stringers and correspondents on tape and
equipment issues.


QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATION

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must meet the following basic requirements:


1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next
lower grade level.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the
position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills
and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position


SCREEN OUT FACTOR: Fluent knowledge of the Indonesian language
that enables the incumbent to write, report, interview, and broadcast in this
language.


HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:


This
announcement combines a merit promotion and a competitive announcement in one
advertisement. Applications will be
accepted from status and non-status candidates.
Status candidates will be considered under merit promotion
procedures. Non-status candidates will
be considered under competitive procedures. Status candidates must submit two
applications in order to be considered under both merit promotion and
competitive procedures.


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 and a subject matter
expert, OR
a panel of subject-matter experts 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.

- 3 -


You should be aware that your ratings are subject to
evaluation and verification. If a
determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by
your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described
experience. Providing false information
may be grounds for not selecting you or termination after appointment.

DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING KSA
STATEMENTS: Consider what in your education and
experience background best reflects your possession of each knowledge, skill,
and ability (KSA).


For each KSA, provide a clear, concise statement
demonstrating your possession of the KSA as it relates to the position for
which you are applying. Your statements
should illustrate the degree to which your background has equipped you with each
KSA, reflecting the scope and depth of your knowledge, skill, or ability and
your level of responsibility. You may
refer to paid or volunteer work, education or training, or any other applicable
experience.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY FACTORS: Relative numerical values equate to a total of
30 points.


1.
Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices methods and techniques for
communicating information through TV, including knowledge of all phases of TV
production. (6) MANDATORY


2. Ability to conceptualize, identify,
develop, and write news and feature stories for on camera, making sure stories are geared to the needs of an Indonesian audience. (6)
MANDATORY


3. Ability to organize, manage and
coordinate the various resources, both human and material, to produce a high
quality television segment or program. (6) MANDATORY


4. Ability to perform subject and story
research to insure the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and balance of news and
information stories, including the ability to include in a variety of news and
information programs. (4)


5. Ability to edit and assemble the video
material into a finished piece ready for air. (4)


6. Knowledge of the
social, cultural, historical, political and economic situations in Indonesia,
the U.S., and the world in general. (4)


The submission of statements addressing the Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
listed above is highly
encouraged so as to assure that your relevant experience for the position for which you are applying is clearly
articulated and geared towards each KSA element. KSA statements should be clear, concise
examples of your experience that show the depth of your knowledge, level of
skill or the degree of your ability related to the individual KSA elements.


If you do not submit KSA statements, your relevant
experience will be gleaned from the information affected in your application or
resume only
in order to evaluate your credentials against the KSAs. Please note however, that failure to submit
KSA statements may result in lower scores being assigned during the evaluation
process, in comparison with other candidates who submit targeted


KSA statements.


Veterans’ Preference:


“Application of Veterans’ Preference: the Category Rating Method does not add
veterans’ preference points or apply the rule of three, but protects the
rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles
within each category. Preference eligibles who do not have a service-connected disability of
10 percent or more will be assigned to the appropriate quality category based
upon the job-related assessment and will be listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within the appropriate quality category.


-4-


Benefits and other Information


BENEFITS:


The
Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees.
The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the
major benefits offered to most Federal employees.


Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal
Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows
you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
For additional information visit: https://www. fsafeds.com/ fsafeds/index. asp


Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health
Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information
visit: http://www.opm. gov/insure/ health/index. asp


Leave - Most Federal employees earn both
annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm. gov/oca/leave/ index.asp


Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life
Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional
insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm. gov/insure/ life/index. asp


Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long
Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for
Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and
adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds. com/


Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically
covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a
three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits,
Basic Benefit Plan, and Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm. gov/retire/ index.asp This link provides
and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs. opm.gov/ei61. asp


OTHER INFORMATION:


1. If
you are an eligible Interagency 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 current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former
Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit
a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or
a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you
will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should
submit your most recent performance appraisal.


3. 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 veteran applying
under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act
(VEOA), you must clearly annotate "VEOA"
on your resume. If you are filing under
the VEOA (Veterans Employment Opportunity Act) or the VRA (Veterans Recruitment
Authority), you must include a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of
eligibility with your application.


-5-


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 VEOA and VRA, consult the Vets Guide
at: http://www.opm. gov/veterans/ html/vetguide. htm


4. 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.


5. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you
meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special
appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled;
certain Vietnam era and
disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or
Vista , etc. Please indicate the type of special
appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other
instructions for applying shown in this announcement.


6. 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/qualificatio ns
.


7. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS are
provided to applicants with disabilities.
If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application
and hiring process, please notify the Agency. The decision on granting
reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.


8. Candidates who wish to be considered
under both the merit promotion process and the competitive process (DEU) need
to submit two complete application packages.


9. Status candidates MUST clearly indicate on their
application package whether they want to be considered under the provisions of
the Merit Promotion Program or the Delegated Examining Unit. If you DO NOT indicate a
preference, your application will only be considered under the Merit Promotion
Program. You may wish to be
considered under both procedures in which case you MUST
submit TWO complete application packages.


HOW TO APPLY:


DO NOT ATTACH ANY ADDITIONAL FORMS
WHICH ARE NOT REQUESTED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

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 by
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.


Instructions on
submitting resume and supporting documents in hard copy via 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 M/P07- 199, 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.


You can mail or hand
deliver your application materials to the address below:


International Broadcasting Bureau

330 Independence Avenue SW

ATTN Office of Personnel

Room 1543 Cohen Building

Washington , DC 20237


Attention: M/HRO - Susan King


M/P-07- 199


-6-


REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS: Failure to submit all
required documents will result in your application not being considered.


Resume Veterans
Preference documentation Notification
of Personnel Action (SF-50) for non-BBG employees.

AGENCY CONTACT
INFO:


Susan King

Phone: (202)619-3117


Fax: (202) 401-0557 or (202) 205-8427

Internet: sking@ibb.gov


Or write to:

International Broadcasting Bureau

Office of Human Resources, Room 1543


ATTN: Susan King


330 Independence
Avenue SW


Washington, DC
20237

USA


WHAT TO EXPECT:


After a review 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.