NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Public Affairs Specialist to join our team!

Duties

The Public Affairs Specialist initiates and maintains engagement with staff at national and local labor groups to facilitate communication about the CHIPS program. The incumbent identifies stakeholders, conducts outreach, and works with subject matter experts to provide program details and respond to inquiries. In collaboration with the public engagement team, the incumbent develops and implements engagement strategies to incorporate stakeholder feedback into program planning. Reporting to the Director of Public Engagement, the incumbent provides updates on program activities and stakeholder feedback. The incumbent conducts research to locate critical stakeholders and engages through meetings, events, and conferences to align CHIPS program implementation with labor and workforce group interests.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Applicants must possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (ZA-II at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: - Engaging with labor groups to facilitate communication about government programs, aiding in managing relationships and communications. - Contributing to the development of communication strategies for program initiatives - Coordinating stakeholder meetings, events, and conferences to align program implementation with stakeholder group interests Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address CHIPS External and Government Affairs Division 1401 Constitution Ave Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Evelyn Carter-Hopkins
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]