As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will develop and manage the agency's strategic communications, deploying press, digital, and analytic resources nationally and globally to effectively explain accessibility and the work of the Access Board..

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Plans, directs, and executes accessibility campaigns conveying complex information regarding Access Board programs, research, and activities. Drafts and/or edits articles, news releases, summaries, reports, statements, studies, or other informational materials to meet the goals and objectives of the agency. Develops written informational materials designed to reach regional and national audiences through email distribution, in-person information sessions, and other means of communication. Acts as the POC with the news media including responding to information requests and establishing effective working relationships with not only the news media but also disability and advocacy groups interested in Access Board programs.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Evaluating legislative initiatives and active legislation in order to execute communication strategies for congressional engagements and correspondence. Examples of this experience may include: - Experience as a point of contact for Congressional committees and individual member offices to explain bureau policies and procedures, responding to inquiries, requests and correspondence regarding agency/bureau regulatory policies, programs, and actions; OR - Drafting responses to Congressional document requests and related briefings; OR - Experience acting as a liaison to representatives of the media to provide timely and accurate explanations of agency announcements and activities; OR - Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals within your organization. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a nontemporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Access Board Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]