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Announcement amended to include additional Requirements.
As a Press Assistant, you will be responsible for generating positive, national media coverage for GSA and its initiatives, products, and services.
Location of position: GSA, Office of Strategic Communication, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
The Office of Strategic Communication is responsible for using communication to help the agency meet its mission and business goals.
09/29/2021 to 10/12/2021
$87,198 - $113,362 per year
GS 12
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required for meetings and/or training.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
No
22STFB001FMDE
615840900
US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Assists in developing and administering plans for public appearances and social engagements for GSA, including establishing and coordinating a variety of protocol requirements for ceremonies, official recognitions, etc. Assists in developing strategy surrounding proactive communication and responses to inquiries, including researching and writing comprehensive GSA press releases, press social media advisories, and any subsequent edits and/or follow-ups as needed, which involves consulting and coordinating with GSA subject-matter experts. Establishes and maintains relations with the communication media providing them with a wide variety of information on issues related to the agency's operation, including overseeing all arrangements with the media involving agency activities, and provides photographs and other material, as required. Tracks daily media inquiries and prepares daily status report of all inquiries to ensure all inquiries are being handled and information is communicated effectively and in line with the appropriate messaging. Executes the strategic media and communications plans developed by the Press Secretary and Associate Administrator to maintain public confidence in and understanding for GSA programs and missions. Assists with managing the routine operations of meetings, to include preparing agendas and meeting notes; maintaining operational documents; participating in meetings; preparing for press conferences, public affairs events, and radio and television appearances by coordinating with events management, marketing and public affairs professionals to combine the essential information needed to inform and facilitate the Administrator's participation. Conducts research on a variety of documents to gather, correlate, analyze, determine and recommend solutions; analyzes policies to determine the impact and consequences of current GSA policy, practices and/or procedures; and maintains and follows established record schedules to ensure proper storage or disposal of subject matter files.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-12 salary range starts at $87,198.00 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience developing responses to media inquiries, press releases, strategies to produce timely coverage of important issues and breaking new stories; developing written informational materials for dissemination to the general public; and responding to news media inquiries either personally or arranging for a response by officials.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Bargaining Unit status: Not applicable
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal work experience or uniformed service experience.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area, as needed; through other means; or not at all.
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #22STFB002FMMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
This is not a full-time telework position. The selectee will be expected to report to the duty location stated in this announcement on a routine basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
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