The position is located in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Aging (NIA), Office of the Director (OD), Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL), Media Relations Branch. OCPL develops and implements strategic, comprehensive, and integrated communications to ensure efficient, accurate, and consistent outreach and content that best serves NIA's mission and key audiences.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: writing, editing and reviewing news advisories, releases, government/professional correspondence, talking points, or questions and answers; implementing communication plans for an organization; developing written communication materials concerning a range of subjects related to the organization's programs; and analyzing information program materials and making recommendations for improving the delivery of program information; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035 position at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: writing a variety of information materials designed to reach national audiences through the news media such as wire services, radio, television, newspaper, etc.; evaluating the impact and effectiveness of communication plans and improving intercommunication between an organization and various audiences through media utilization; and developing effective relationships with media representatives of specialized groups. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12280615

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Lyubomyra Clendening
• Phone: 301-827-8117
• Email: [email protected]