You will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Media Relations. The individual plans, participates in, and executes NHTSA's high-profile public information programs directed toward the news media, industry media, consumer organizations, and the public.

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. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience providing sound, policy-based media statements in a fast-paced, multi-tasking media relations office. Experience in drafting factual media statements in response to breaking news and under very tight deadlines; and experience in pulling together 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 experience as a full-time credentialed journalist or public relations professional. Strong writing and grammar skills for communicating to the public and media. Experience explaining and writing information fit for publication in newspapers, magazines, blogs or news websites, and/or newsletters daily under very tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience writing published news stories, editorials, writing press releases, statements for attribution, and blogs. Experience communicating verbally with reporters and/or editors and responding to questions and providing information requested in an accurate and timely manner. Demonstrated knowledge and skills as a journalist or 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. Extensive experience working with reporters and/or editors daily and has a strong relationship with national and regional reports, as well as automotive beat reporters. Incumbent must ensure that the information presented is an accurate expression of the agency and department policy on various highway and vehicle safety issues. Demonstrated knowledge of the news industry and skills as a full-time journalist or public relations professional. 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]