This position is located on the Allegheny National Forest. Incumbent performs a variety of activities in planning and implementing a comprehensive public affairs program. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Christopher Leeser at [email protected].

Duties

Duties listed are at the Full Performance (GS-09) Level. Advise program officials regarding the content and presentation of information materials submitted for dissemination. Develop recommended communication approaches based on the needs of the target audience. Prepare information releases and programs for the press, radio, schools, and television to disseminate information about the programs, and activities on the unit. Prepare information releases and programs for the press, radio, schools, and television to disseminate information about the programs, and activities on the unit. Assist in analysis of public comments on management issues. Assist feature writers, reporters, and photographers on assignments to help them write stories on organization’s programs and activities. Present speeches for special interests groups, schools, and the general public. Respond, in oral and written form, to requests for information.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: GS-7: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 in the Federal service.Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following: Participated in planning, organizing, and executing information, external relations, public involvement, and environmental education activities on the unit to develop experience in various phases of public affairs; and/or interacted with the public (e.g. provided organizational information); and/or assisted with preparation of information releases, brochures, pamphlets and presentations to the public; and/or drafted information on assigned portions of an organization's programs. OR One full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education; OR an appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience; OR Superior Academic Achievement (go to this site determine if you are eligible: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. GS-9: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following: Prepared and presented speeches for special interests groups, schools, and the general public; and/or answered routine requests for information about a large organization's programs; and/or developed written materials, feature stories, news releases and magazine articles to disseminate organizational activities for internal and external use; and/or advised management on the probable public reaction to specific proposals, policies and actions. OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

See above for education that may be qualifying.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]