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Organization Location: Office of Public Affairs

Supervising Executive: Christopher Hanson, Chair

Area of Consideration: All Sources (Public)

Salary: This is a Tier 2 (NRC Pay Group B) SES position

Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure Reporting requirements and NRC prohibited securities ownership restrictions

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Open & closing dates

01/03/2024 to 01/17/2024
Salary

$141,022 - $212,100 per year
This is a Tier 2 (NRC Pay Group B) SES position *Rate may be adjusted for 2024 pay scale*
Pay scale & grade

ES 00
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Rockville, MD
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

50% or less - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes— Expenses with interview and/or relocation may be paid.
Appointment type

Permanent - Full-Time Permanent. This position is not approved for full-time remote or full-time fixed telework. However, most NRC positions are eligible for some type of telework, in accordance with agency policy.
Work schedule

Full-time - This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) Position
Service

Senior Executive
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)

1035 Public Affairs
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

L Access Authorization
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

OPA-2024-0001
Control number

768552500

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As the Director for Public Affairs you will provide authoritative advice and counsel to the Chair in carrying out his/her responsibilities as principal spokesperson for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and promoting and communicating the agency's policies and initiatives with the public and news media. This includes directing the development, implementation, and management of external communications, ensuring implementation of a proactive public information program, and developing key strategies that contribute to increasing public confidence. You will be responsible for keeping the Chair and Commission informed of public interest in and news coverage of NRC's regulatory activities as well as providing timely, clear and accurate information on NRC activities to the public. Consult and advise the Chair, Commissioners, Executive Director for Operations (EDO), and other senior management officials on potential public reaction to agency policy, decisions, and actions.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Serves as a primary spokesperson for the Chair; advises on strategies for communicating the agency's message,and represents the agency and the Chair in communications with the public and news media.
Provides leadership, coordination, expertise and recommendations to develop consistent and timely external communications, strategies, products, and services, and to effectively utilize all communications tools and media to increase public awareness of, and confidence in, the agency's major initiatives, policies, regulations and goals.
Provides communication policy advice and support for the Chair, Commissioners, Executive Director for Operations, and other senior management officials. Considers the communications aspect of policy determinations and makes recommendations accordingly.
Briefs and advises senior level officials on the impact and success of communication campaigns and initiatives.
Evaluates communications and outreach policies and activities, and recommends modification and adoption of policies and strategies to implement a pro-active and responsive program that will ensure dissemination and use of coordinated themes and messages.
Provides timely, clear, and accurate information on NRC activities to the public and media through news releases, responses to public inquiries, fact sheets, brochures, interviews, web postings, social media posts, and videos.
Directs and manages press conferences, press briefings, and interviews for the Chair. Ascertains the nature of expected press interviews, probable lines of inquiry, other applicable information considerations, and any other factors that will assist NRC program officials to provide responsive information to the public.
Plans, develops, and analyzes a variety of informational material and services designed to focus national, regional, local, or specialized audience attention on NRC policies or programs. Uses information to provide material in various forms for oral and written presentations for the Chair. Such materials include, but are not limited to speeches, articles, editorials, correspondence for Chair signature, etc., addressing the full scope of agency policies and programs. In preparation for major speeches, articles, or other written material, works closely with the Chair and other relevant components within the agency.
Reviews and evaluates speaking invitations for the Chair in accordance with established policies and precedents and presents conclusions and recommendations on whether and how to use the proposed platform for disseminating agency information. Defines possible benefits and disadvantages of participation and recommends accordingly.
Establishes and maintains relationships with the news and information media, key officials, specialized groups interested in or affected by agency programs, and the public in order to create a meaningful exchange between them and the agency's officials, and to communicate and disseminate program information which results in an understanding of NRC's mission and activities.
Implements corporate management strategies consistent with the Agency’s Strategic Plan.
Develops and implements recruitment, development and retention strategies to achieve a high quality diverse workforce with the skills needed to accomplish program goals and objectives. Identifies critical skill and training needs of the organization and identifies and implements human capital strategies to close critical skill gaps. Ensures staff recruitment, development and retention strategies promote workforce diversity and diversity management.
Requests and utilizes financial resources effectively and efficiently to accomplish agency mission and goals.
Ensures that staff performance is managed effectively, performance plans identify key performance priorities and appraisal results indicate meaningful distinctions are made in staff performance assessments.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship Required
Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
This is a Drug Testing position.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

You must have substantial supervisory or leadership experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully carry out the roles and responsibilities described above, typically evidenced by experience in progressively more responsible supervisory or leadership positions. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. Applicants who do not meet or do not demonstrate possession of the ECQs and PTQs in their application will be eliminated from further consideration.

All applicants must submit an online resume and online written statements (narrative or bullet format acceptable) describing your accomplishments against each of the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately and are required to respond to all ECQs. Abbreviated responses to the ECQs, such as "significant experience" or "see resume" do not provide enough information and will not be accepted. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the ECQs and vacancy questions unanswered.

Qualifications

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

Applicants must submit online written statements (narrative or bullet format acceptable) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately and are required to respond to all ECQs. Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members eligible for reinstatement, and SES Candidate Development graduates (with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Review Board (QRB) certification) are encouraged, but not required, to address the ECQs to be considered. Use the following approach to describe your accomplishments:

Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model

Use one to two examples of relevant experience for each ECQ. The number of examples is not as important as ensuring that your experience matches the ECQ criteria.

Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.

Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).

Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.

Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of….) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.). Please limit your written statements to the space provide (8,000 characters) per ECQ. You must provide the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of responsible individuals who can verify the information provided for each ECQ.

Additional information on the ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Example ECQ statements are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf.

Executive Core Qualifications:

ECQ 1 - Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision.

ECQ 2 - Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building.

ECQ 3 - Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs)

All applicants must submit online written statements (narrative or bullet format acceptable) of accomplishments that would satisfy the following PTQs. You must address each PTQ separately. Please limit your written statements to the space provided (8,000 characters) per PTQ, attached examples will not be accepted, please use the space provided.

PTQ 1 - Broad knowledge of communication principles, methods, practices, and techniques sufficient to direct the formulation, implementation and management of external communications policies, strategies, and programs for the purpose of increasing public awareness of, and confidence in, the agency’s major initiatives, policies, regulations, and goals.

PTQ 2 - Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative advice and counsel to senior officials on matters associated with external communications and public information functions and activities.

PTQ 3 - Knowledge and ability to maintain relationships with public information media (print, radio, television, social media, etc.)

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Occasional travel may be required and expenses associated with interview and/or relocation may be paid.

When NRC determines that, in the absence of such an incentive, it will be difficult to fill the position with a suitable candidate, NRC may offer a relocation incentive to a current Federal employee who is required to geographically move.

Veteran’s Preference does not apply to SES.

Salary for SES positions varies depending on qualifications and the responsibilities of the position.

Selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period in SES unless required probationary period has been served.

This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure Reporting requirements and NRC prohibited securities ownership restrictions. Selected candidate is required to file a “Public Financial Disclosure Report” (OGE Form 278) within 30 days after appointment.

The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Disability Program Coordinator at (301) 287-0712. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Selected candidate will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.

A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a section 145(b) waiver under the Atomic Energy Act. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you need favorable education verification, and reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a waiver is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.

The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. The individual selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in an NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the qualifications for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating panel, and highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an interview and undergo reference checks. The NRC Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations to the selecting official and appointing authority.

Unless you have been already certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your Executive Core Qualifications must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Online resume and responses to vacancy questions.
A copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other documentation, that indicates Federal status, tenure, and grade.
If you are currently serving under a Senior Executive Service (SES) career appointment, or are eligible for reinstatement to the SES based on a previous career appointment, please submit a copy of your Standard Form 50 (SF-50) that documents your SES career appointment and/or eligibility for reinstatement.
If you are a graduate of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program, please submit a copy of your OPM certification of eligibility.
If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. If you are a federal employee it is requested that you submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal).

All supplemental documents may be submitted electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:

Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pfg, .pdf, .doc, .docx; or
Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.

You may also send a copy of your supplemental material directly to Amanda Noonan, Human Resources Specialist, at Amanda.Noonan@nrc.gov

We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.

Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.

NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position.If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

Job title
Name of employer
Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.

You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.

To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.

Next Steps:

The Human Resources Specialist will contact you by email about the status of your application and selection process.

Agency contact information

Amanda Noonan

Phone: 301-287-0728
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: executive.resources@nrc.gov
Address: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Attn: Executive Resources
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States

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Next steps

The Human Resources Specialist will contact you by email about the status of your application and selection process.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Online resume and responses to vacancy questions.
A copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other documentation, that indicates Federal status, tenure, and grade.
If you are currently serving under a Senior Executive Service (SES) career appointment, or are eligible for reinstatement to the SES based on a previous career appointment, please submit a copy of your Standard Form 50 (SF-50) that documents your SES career appointment and/or eligibility for reinstatement.
If you are a graduate of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program, please submit a copy of your OPM certification of eligibility.
If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. If you are a federal employee it is requested that you submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal).

Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pfg, .pdf, .doc, .docx; or
Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.

You may also send a copy of your supplemental material directly to Amanda Noonan, Human Resources Specialist, at Amanda.Noonan@nrc.gov

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Job title
Name of employer
Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

Next Steps:

The Human Resources Specialist will contact you by email about the status of your application and selection process.

Agency contact information

Amanda Noonan

Phone: 301-287-0728
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: executive.resources@nrc.gov
Address: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Attn: Executive Resources
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

The Human Resources Specialist will contact you by email about the status of your application and selection process.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

01/03/2024 to 01/17/2024
Salary

$141,022 - $212,100 per year
This is a Tier 2 (NRC Pay Group B) SES position *Rate may be adjusted for 2024 pay scale*
Pay scale & grade

ES 00
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Rockville, MD
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

Yes—Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

50% or less - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes— Expenses with interview and/or relocation may be paid.
Appointment type

Permanent - Full-Time Permanent. This position is not approved for full-time remote or full-time fixed telework. However, most NRC positions are eligible for some type of telework, in accordance with agency policy.
Work schedule

Full-time - This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) Position
Service

Senior Executive
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)

1035 Public Affairs
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

L Access Authorization
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

OPA-2024-0001
Control number

768552500

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/768552500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Director, Office of Public Affairs

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Remote job

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Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Security clearance

Drug test

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Trust determination process

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Additional information

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