Job opening: Public Affairs Specialist
Salary: $117 962 - 153 354 per year
Published at: Jan 25 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in Office of Water, Communications & External Engagement Staff. About Office of Water: Office of Water Website
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.
Duties
You will:
Requirements
- You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
Qualifications
We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as collaborating with or creating partnerships with media representatives to facilitate effective joint communication related to environmental protection programs; briefing media representatives on environmental or public policy programs; and developing communication plans, taking into account specific communities or diverse audiences with varying points of view.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Skill in oral communication.
Ability to assess media needs and develop answers to inquiries.
Skill in written communication.
Ability to analyze media and public perception.
Skill in relationship building.
Skill in developing communication strategies.
Ability to assess coverage and advise senior leaders.
Knowledge of environmental programs.
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.
If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Office
26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Mail Stop 132
Cincinatti, Ohio 45268
United States
- Name: LESLIE BAUER
- Phone: 513-569-7222
- Email: [email protected]
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