The Public Affairs Specialist position reports to the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Chairman and will work with the Chief of Staff and the Senior Advisor for Legislative and Public Affairs to conduct day-to-day operational public affairs tasks. This opportunity is also open to everyone, no prior Federal Service required, under Announcement 2023-16-R2-DE. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Organizes and coordinates news media interviews for the Chair and other Commission staff. Coordinates with trade association representatives and other external parties regarding the logistics for speaking engagements for the Chair and other Commission staff and participate in the preparation of briefing memoranda or talking points. Drafts press releases, prepares briefing books and drafts of speeches/talking points, coordinates with the Communications Team and the Office of the Secretary to update the Commission's Events page and other website content, and updates the Commission's social media pages. Researches, develops, and implements informational materials and presentations with the purpose of educating a diverse audience of internal and external customers and the public regarding Commission functions, programs, and initiatives, including those that result from statutory or regulatory changes. The Public Affairs Specialist will formulate and deliver workshops, seminars, and other meetings with organizations that interact with the Commission to educate about the Commission's policies and programs. Organizes, conducts, and leads complex brainstorming sessions that aid in planning and executing communication strategies to disseminate and share agency information through various communication mediums. Analyzes and assembles data, coordinates with the Communication Team and other staff/offices and briefs on best courses of action for assignments. Collaborates and participates fully with the Communications Team on the annual Strategic Communications Plan for the Commission designed to incorporate all known events for the calendar year. Prepares contingency plans that support the agency.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: GS-09: One (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes assisting in writing and developing articles, news releases, and social media posts; drafting reports, talking points, briefing packets and power point presentations; assisting others in the use of social media, radio, television, newspapers, fact sheets, and/or the internet within an organization; and researching organizational programs, activities and/or functions for the preparation of communications to general audiences of directives and the design, documentation and implementation of various reporting systems. OR Two (2) full years of graduate education or a master's degree, LL. B, J.D., or equivalent degree that demonstrates the competencies needed to do the work of the position may be substituted for the experience required. OR Combination of Education and Experience. Please note that only graduate education in excess of the first full year is creditable towards meeting the specialized experience/education requirement at the GS-09 grade level. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

Education

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chairman 800 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20573 US
• Name: Nick Hornung
• Phone: 2025234684
• Email: [email protected]