Job opening: Public Affairs Specialist
Salary: $114 970 - 149 465 per year
Published at: Feb 26 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in Region 8, Immediate Office Division, Public Affairs Branch, Community Involvement Section. About Region 8
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.
- This is a temporary position (see Other Information on assignment limits).
Qualifications
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as developing and implementing communication and outreach strategies; collaborating with or creating partnerships with federal, state, local officials and/or media representatives to facilitate joint communication related to environmental protection programs; and developing written materials to include press releases, news stories and fact sheets.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Skill in analyzing the impact of program activities on the public.
Skill in developing outreach strategies to disseminate information to the public.
Skill in written communication.
Skill in oral communication.
Knowledge of environmental regulations.
Skill in developing relationships with media representatives, managers, and staff.
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
OMS/OHCO/RCD
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
WJC Bldg North, Mail Code 1448K
Washington, District of Columbia 20460
United States
- Name: RCD Staffing
- Phone: 919-541-3014
- Email: [email protected]
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