Public Affairs Specialist

Summary
This position is located in the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs (PGA), Public Affairs Division. Location will be determined upon selection. The incumbent will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist and provide expert assistance on all public affairs matters relating to social media and assist with planning, organizing, and developing communications strategies and media plans for mass media and social media in support of the Bureau.

The major duties of the Public Affairs Specialist position include:

• Assisting with developing, organizing and implementing communication strategies and plans for mass media.
• Communicating appropriately and effectively with news media, national organizations, technical experts, individuals and groups to provide information, coordinate work efforts and resolve problems.
• Developing standard communications for a wide range of audiences, publics and stakeholders with diverse levels of understanding of organization programs and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining contacts with internal and external key officials integral to organization activities.
• Assisting with evaluating the public affairs program and recommending improvements for enhancement of information techniques and effectiveness.

To qualify for this position at the GS‑13 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS‑12 by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized experience must include:

• Providing timely, accurate, informative and focused communications on organization initiatives and programs.
• Developing written materials such as press releases, background papers, etc., that include the appropriate quantity, degree and tone of information to be disseminated.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with media representatives, public interest and community groups, and industry representatives to gain understanding and support of programs.
• Identifying potential media problems or areas of friction and recommending solutions.

• Must be U.S. Citizen or National.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31, 1959.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Background investigation required.
• You must meet all applicable time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.