Position: Public Affairs Specialist,GS 11/12

Division: Office of Public Affairs

Unit: National Press Operations

Location: Washington, D.C

Working Hours: 8: 00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Salary:

GS11: $82,764.00 - $107,590.00

GS12: $99,200.00 - $128,956.00

Full Performance level: GS12

Number of Positions Available: One

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance

ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (if applicable)

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties :

GS-11

• Communicates effectively on routine, complex or sensitive topics both orally and in writing.
• Reviews the requests for information, interviews, or access from media, entertainment industry, general public, and/or employees.
• Prepares a variety of communications, including press releases, statements, talking points, guidance for field office Public Affairs Officers, and briefing materials for executives
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the media as well as interagency partners.

GS-12 In addition to the above:

• Reviews incoming requests for information, interviews, or access from media, entertainment industry, general public, and/or employees.
• Provides suggestions and advice to executives at the FBI on methods to resolve issues and enable better communication.
• Monitors the progress and evaluates the impact and effectiveness of communication strategies.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans’ preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :

• Communications and Media
• Initiative
• Problem Solving

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Evaluating, planning, coordinating, and facilitating the dissemination of information relating to the FBI's programs, priorities, jurisdiction, activities, statistics, and mission to audiences.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the national media, special interest groups.
• Assisting with development and implementation of communications strategies.
• Preparing a variety of written communications.
  In addition to the above:

GS- 12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Identifies audiences, determining the most effective media, and developing written materials.
• Monitoring the progress and evaluating the impact and effectiveness of communications strategies.
• Handling direct daily contacts by news reporters, authors, directors, researchers, interest groups, the general public, and/or employees.

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