For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 23-PAW-12037530-MS. .

Duties

If selected, you will perform a range of public affairs and community outreach duties that involve the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). You will receive formal and/or on-the job training as needed. Duties include: Working with Assistant United States Attorneys to draft and/or review press releases regarding cases, matters and other initiatives of the USAO in order to inform and educate the public about the work of the USAO. Creating and executing campaigns to enhance understanding of the United States Attorney's Office's initiatives. Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with print and broadcast media representatives. Preparing magazine and newspaper articles, brochures, news releases, booklets etc., for publication and dissemination. Arranging and coordinating for press conferences. Conducting special events, workshops, meetings and seminars. Creating and facilitating presentations to a variety of audiences.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

GS-12 To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must meet one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience planning, organizing, and executing complex, controversial and diverse communication strategies to carry out public affairs activities and to promote programs and/or services of an organization; writing, editing, and preparing communications materials (i.e., news releases, fact sheets, brochures, blogs, web pages, etc.); managing, editing and recommending approval of daily content and interactions on social media platforms (i.e., Twitter); interacting with the public and the news media on behalf of an organization; and conducting special events, workshops, seminars and other meetings as part of comprehensive public affairs campaigns. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Contacts

• Address Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Post Office and Courthouse 700 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 US
• Name: Stephen Kaufman
• Phone: 412-894-7377
• Email: [email protected]