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As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will be responsible for activities ranging from developing messages and crafting communication materials, to preparing speakers and events targeting various audiences, to assessing the impact of communication tactics.
Location of position: GSA, Office of Strategic Communication (OSC), 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.
Learn more about this agency06/12/2023 to 06/26/2023
$78,592 - $122,459 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.
GS 11 - 12
FEW vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required for meeting/training.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
No
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731205300
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) ICTAP/CTAP
GS-11 Duties:
Assists supervisor in establishing two-way communication channels with communication professionals in Federal, state and local governments, congressional committees and offices, civic organizations, Services/Staff Offices (SSO) related national and local affinity organizations, and with representatives of the media and special interest groups to promote the dissemination and exchange of information on SSO and agency activities; prepares, reviews, and coordinates release of SSO-related written and electronic information material to be presented for general and target audiences; and ensures technical accuracy through coordination of reviews by appropriate staff sections or technical experts. Assists in planning, coordinating, conducting and measuring SSO’s public affairs activities in alignment with SSO and agency mission to meet various audience information needs; and researches audience attitudes and beliefs, identifies communication needs, and assists in formulating SSO-level communication plans to leverage media to foster audience understanding of and appreciation for the mission of the SSO and the agency. Assists supervisor in representing the organization with a variety of organizations and working groups inside and/or outside of GSA, duties which may involve assisting with media and outreach activities for the SSO designed to build and maintain support for SSO and agency missions. Develops routine news releases, fact sheets, and other information to be disseminated to the news media. Works with senior OSC staff in assisting the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) for planning SSO related congressional outreach and responding to requests for information from Congress.
GS-12 Duties:
Works with senior OSC staff to develop two-way communication channels with communication professionals in Federal, state and local governments, congressional committees and offices, civic organizations, SSO related national and local affinity organizations, and with representatives of the media and special interest groups to promote the dissemination and exchange of information on SSO and agency activities; prepares, reviews, and coordinates release of SSO-related written and electronic information material to be presented for general and target audiences; and ensures technical accuracy through coordination of reviews by appropriate staff sections or technical experts. Assists in planning, coordinating, conducting and measuring SSO’s public affairs activities in alignment with SSO and agency mission to meet various audience information needs; and researches audience attitudes and beliefs, identifies communication needs, and formulates SSO-level communication plans to leverage media to foster audience understanding of and appreciation for the mission of the SSO and the agency. Establishes, creates, and maintains proactive contact with media outlets, Congressional and local government offices; serves as the media affairs representative for the SSO and official spokesperson, with the responsibility and authority to speak on behalf of the SSO and the agency on SSO matters; represents the organization with a variety of organizations and working groups inside and outside of GSA; responds to media queries, including issues of a sensitive nature or which may draw adverse public attention; proactively directs media and outreach activities for the SSO designed to build and maintain support for SSO and agency missions; and provides public affairs advice to SSO principals and agency senior staff on SSO activities. Develops and implements internal and external communications, proactively identifies and implements marketing strategies; develops news releases, fact sheets, and other information to be disseminated to the news media; and works with senior OSC staff in assisting the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) for planning SSO related congressional outreach and responding to requests for information from Congress.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home). Positions include routine telework work arrangements that are geographically specific to 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC.
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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-11 salary range starts at $78,592 .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 for the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is participating in the development of media programs and strategies to produce timely coverage of important issues and breaking news stories; assisting in developing written informational materials for dissemination to the general public; and assisting in responding to news media inquiries. OR
The GS-12 salary range starts at $94,199.00 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 for the GS-12, 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 developing media programs and 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.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
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:
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.
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.
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement ##23STFB256SFMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Our commitment is:
Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
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:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges: [If the use of 4 categories is justified, adjust verbiage].
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 hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, 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.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are claiming veterans' preference:
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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After the closing date/deadline:
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