This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Richland Operations Office, Department of Energy, and also supports the Office of River Protection. As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will advise management on the formulation, implementation and communication of DOE policy and information to a wide variety of audiences

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
• This position is included in a Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting the following: Experience in written communication principles, practices and techniques. Experience in interpersonal relations practices to explain significant issues to others. Experience researching, identifying and analyzing information in order to evaluate the effectiveness of information programs. GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting the following: Experience in media relations involving communicating and addressing public affair issues, with an understanding of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques and analytical methods. Experience in inter-personnel relations practices in developing and applying new approaches to the most difficult and complex public affairs problems. Experience in office programs and policies to effectively respond to requests for information. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Environmental Management - Richland Operations Office P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Stephanie Minick
• Email: [email protected]