This position will report to the Mountain-Prairie regional office in Lakewood, Colorado. The incumbent serves as a technical authority on the most complex public affairs issues within the assigned program/geographic area. These projects have broad scope and sometimes national level news coverage. This position is also open to the public under announcement R6-23-12231795-RM-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Receives oversight and guidance on delivering burau reports and information to the media on sensitive, complex, highly visible, and controversial matters, some of which may have international significance. Responds to inquiries for information and interviews from national and international wire services, television and radio networks, nationally and internationally circulated newspapers and magazines, the legal community, interest groups, consultants, and the public. Authors and produces a wide variety of agency media advisories, news releases, official statements, talking points, announcements, letters, internal memoranda, and related materials concerning assigned program areas. Attends and, as appropriate, participates in media interviews to provide support to agency official(s), provide necessary clarification or additional information as needed, and to ensure the event remains focused on the intended topic and achieves the desired goal(s). Coordinates events with headquarters management and regional and field staffs that may involve high-ranking officials from within the bureau, Department of the Interior, other Federal agencies, senior representatives from partner or stakeholder organizations including international, State, or local governments, Tribal, or industry leaders, or representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 12/18/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Minimum Qualification. This vacancy will utilize a multiple step assessment process to determine the qualifications of applicants. The first step will consist of applicants completing an occupational questionnaire related to the major duties and competencies of the position. The second step will consist of applicant resumes being reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel for related position competencies against a pre-determined rating schedule. This process will determine the final rating of the applicant for possible referral to the hiring official for hiring consideration. Minimum Qualification GS-12 One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: experience in communications and outreach pertaining to natural resources or wildlife conservation; implementing natural resource or wildlife conservation related communication plans and outreach strategies to improve understanding by various audiences; responding to inquiries and interview requests from local and national media outlets (television, radio, newspapers, magazines and bloggers), interest groups, and the public; maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of the news media, and representatives of nongovernment organizations (NGO); developing integrated proactive communication strategies and outreach plans in close coordination with senior public affairs specialists on potentially controversial and sensitive matters pertaining to natural resource or wildlife conservation related topics. Minimum Qualification GS-13 One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: experience in communications and outreach pertaining to natural resources or wildlife conservation; implementing natural resource or wildlife conservation related communication plans and outreach strategies to improve understanding by various audiences; responding to inquiries and interview requests from local and national media outlets (television, radio, newspapers, magazines and bloggers), interest groups, and the public; maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of the news media, and representatives of nongovernment organizations (NGO); developing integrated proactive communication strategies and outreach plans in close coordination with senior public affairs specialists on potentially controversial and sensitive matters pertaining to natural resource or wildlife conservation related topics. 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: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 134 Union Blvd Suite 220 Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]