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We have reached our needed applicant pool and will closing the announcement today, 10/18/2024.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urgently hiring Public Affairs Specialist to support disaster recovery for Hurricane Helene and wildfires out west. Your work will aid recovery and economic stability in affected areas. We seek dedicated individuals who can start immediately and travel to disaster zones. Successful candidates will undergo accelerated onboarding to begin ASAP.
09/30/2024 to 10/18/2024
$59,966 - $94,317 per year
The salary range above reflects the Rest of US pay scale, and will be adjusted based on the location of the employee's residence.
GS 9 - 11
Many vacancies in the following location:
No
No
76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - NTE 7 yrs
Intermittent
Excepted
None
No
No
DE-24-FOCE/W-12563429
812074200
As an Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-1035-9/11, some of your typical work assignments may include:
If qualifying based on education, you must submit transcripts by the closing date of this announcement or you will not be found eligible.
GS-09: Must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field or 2 full years of related progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D degree, if related.
GS-11: Must have a doctorate or equivalent graduate degree in a related field or 3 full years of related progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M degree, if related.
OR
A combination of experience and education as indicated above.
If you work or are expected to work at least 90 consecutive days and 130 hours per month, you will become eligible for health insurance benefits only.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be reviewed for qualifications. You will be contacted directly if selected.
Required Documents
Toapply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume showing average hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Completed Questionnaire
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/18/2024 to receive consideration.
SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.
SBA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/812074200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
