Are you a good storyteller who crafts compelling narratives? Do you have the ability to create rapport and communicate complex information? Are you a dynamic thinker with a high level of enthusiasm? If so this position may be perfect for you. As a member of NHTSA’s media relations team, you will prepare news releases and advisories, interact with members of industry and general media organizations, write speeches, articles, or social media messages to communicate NHTSA’s policies and programs.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience in communications, writing, editing, and social media to create meaningful content in a variety of formats to transmit information effectively about complex programs and policies. Experience providing sound, policy-based media statement in a fast-paced, multi-tasking media relations offices. Experience responding to breaking news under very tight deadlines; experience compiling information from many sources to present accurate information to the public in a timely manner. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Demonstrated knowledge and skills as a public affairs professional working under very tight deadlines acquiring information about different subjects and in analyzing, selecting, and presenting the information in a style, manner, and format that is accurate and suited to the requirements of the designated medium; strong writing and grammar skills for communicating to the public and media. Demonstrated extensive experience working with reporters and/or editors daily and has a strong relationship with national and regional reporters and/or industry beat reporters. Demonstrated ability to communicate with managers, peers, and customers at all levels. For all types of consideration, 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.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]