Job opening: Public Affairs Specialist
Salary: $115 118 - 149 651 per year
Published at: Aug 11 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in Region 2, Public Affairs Office, Media Relations Branch. About Region 2.
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.
Duties
You will:
Requirements
- You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
- This is a temporary position (see Other Information on assignment limits).
Qualifications
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as organizing media and other public events and engagements; preparing events materials, such as news releases, media advisories, briefing forms, talking points or fact sheets; and implementing communication strategies.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of communication strategies and plans; 2) Skill in event planning; 3) Ability to develop written communications products for technical and non-technical audiences; 4) Skill in utilizing communication tools/vehicles; 5) Skill in relationship-building; 6) Ability to work in a team; 7) Knowledge of environmental protection programs; 8) Skill in program analysis.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Management Division
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, MD C639-02
Research Triangle Pk, North Carolina 27711
United States
- Name: RTP Shared Service Center
- Phone: 919-541-3014
- Email: [email protected]
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