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As a Communication Specialist, you will be responsible for drafting and reviewing responses to media inquiries, reviewing press releases, drafting pitches, and assisting in planning and coordinating public affairs events.
Location of position: GSA, Office of Strategic Communication, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
12/11/2024 to 12/26/2024
$99,200 - $128,956 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 12
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel maybe required to attend job related training, events, and/or conferences.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
No
Z-2025-0008
823233700
US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
The Office of Strategic Communication is responsible for using communication to help the agency meet its mission and business goals. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Assists in executing the strategic media and communications plans developed by the Press Secretary and Associate Administrator of OSC to maintain public confidence in and understanding for GSA programs and missions.
Responds to media inquiries, reviewing and editing GSA press releases, staffing media events, and responsible for any subsequent edits and/or needed follow-up to ensure information is communicated effectively and in line with the appropriate
messaging and through the correct mediums.
Works with the entire media affairs team to track projects, uses effective practices or devises innovative solutions to ensure they adhere to the optimal schedules, and keeps the Press Secretary and Associate Administrator apprised of their progress.
Organizes and coordinates print and broadcast media interviews with staff members, and assists with media events involving agency activities, including assisting with photography if needed by maintaining close cooperation with all public affairs officers assigned to central office and regional areas to help coordinate media outreach and public relations events, including researching opportunities for outreach and events.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
This is NOT a remote position; you MUST reside within commutable distance (approximately 50 miles) from the duty station or relocate within a commutable distance to the duty station BEFORE your entry on duty date with GSA.
This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. You will be expected to report to a specific GSA duty location at least two or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy. The duty station will be - 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-12 salary range starts at $99,200.00 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 experience providing communications guidance and service to internal and external customers, through evaluating customers communication needs; developing and implementing communications strategies and plans; facilitating stakeholder meetings; creating and presenting briefing materials; authoring written materials for publication such as project fact sheets, position papers, website content, and establishing and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of customers.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Existing Writing Sample - You may be asked to bring an existing writing sample to the interview.
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:
· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
· Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
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 #Z-2025-0007. 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:
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:
1. Skill in applying interpersonal skills, including displaying tact and diplomacy, to establish and maintain relationships with management officials at all levels.
1a. Ability to apply client relationship management tools, initiatives and evolving software tools that aid in varied business assessments and client needs management.
2. Ability to apply a wide range of communications concepts, methods, principles and practices.
2a. Skill in written communications.
2b. Skill in oral communications.
2c. Ability to apply tools and technology, as well as established protocols required to communicate messages on different platforms.
3. Ability to apply project management methods and techniques.
3a. Skill in applying qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to draw conclusions and make findings and recommendations.
4. Ability to apply knowledge of organizational programs, projects, and business lines in order to publicize and promote programs.
4a. Knowledge of business and industry policies and processes to develop and execute customer/audience appropriate communications, educational outreach and/or branding.
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:
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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