Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. One position is located in Anchorage, Alaska and two additional vacancies are located at either Falls Church, VA, Milwaukee, WI or Flowood - MS. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Salary for Anchorage, AK is $67,738 to $106,541; Falls Church, VA is $68,405 to $107,590; Milwaukee, WI is $62,702 to $98,620; & Flowood, MS is $59,966 to $94,317.

Duties

Research, draft and distribute informational materials and products designed to further public, employee and customer understanding and support of the organization’s mission. Analyze public land issues to develop and implement communications strategies and materials for a variety of resource management programs. Assist personnel in preparing for media coverage of special events. Assist with the production of a broad range of creative, informative print, electronic and digital products in support of the organization’s communication objectives. Research and prepare news releases for distribution to traditional and digital media. Brief media on the organization’s programs, activities and impact on public and private activities. Use established communications research and planning principles to develop portions of strategic and crisis communications plans. Integrate national messages into communication plans and include metrics to measure effectiveness as practicable.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• For the Alaska position you may be required to carry a firearm or bear repellent spray in the performance of your duties. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify for the GS-09 level: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service performing duties of the skills necessary to apply this knowledge to a broad range of natural resource communications and outreach assignments. Specialized experience must include 1) Evaluating, writing and producing a wide variety of internal and external products for print, video, web, social media and multimedia such as talking points, news releases, media advisories, feature stories and briefing papers on science and natural resource issues and communication and outreach plans; 2) Serving as an agency spokesperson in a variety of settings to include media relations such as preparing subject matter experts and leadership for interviews, developing key messages and pitching stories to partners and media and tracking result; and 3) Maintaining and implementing public information and community relations and outreach programs. OR Education: Have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in such programs as Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, English, Business, Natural or Social Science or a related field. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. To qualify for the GS-11 level: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service performing duties of the skills necessary to apply this knowledge to a broad range of natural resource communications and outreach. Specialized experience must include: 1) Evaluating, writing and producing a wide variety of internal and external products for print, video, web, social media and multimedia such as talking points, news releases, media advisories, feature stories and briefing papers on complex science and natural resource issues and communication and outreach plans; 2) Serving as an agency spokesperson in a variety of settings to include all aspects of media relations such as preparing subject matter experts and leadership for interviews, developing key messages and pitching stories to partners and media and tracking results; and 3) Developing, maintaining, and implementing public information and community relations and outreach programs. OR Education: Have completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading towards or possess a Ph.D., LL.M or equivalent doctoral degree in such programs as Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, English, Business, Natural or Social Science or a related field. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: May walk long distances over rough terrain carrying a backpack and/or equipment up to 20 pounds. Long work days are occasionally required to meet deadlines and resolve specific problems.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM Alaska 222 West 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99513 US
• Name: Melissa Bermingham
• Phone: (907) 271-3539
• Email: [email protected]