The position is located in the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Global Media, Office of Press Operations.  In this position you will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist, to the U.S. Agency for International Development (U.S. AID) to serve as a press officer for USAID.  

Duties

Advises the Spokesperson and other senior officials on the effective delivery of critical U .S. foreign policy messages and other important information. Develops and applies new approaches, strategies, and communication plans to the most difficult and complex public affairs issues and advises the spokesperson on the effective delivery of critical U.S. foreign policy messages. Responds to press inquiries, with required Department clearances, and takes steps to achieve and enhance understanding, often serving to advocate the Department’s position to parties with an opposing position on controversial issues. Evaluates media interactions; develops new ways for gathering information; develops and/or reviews strategies for message delivery; assesses potential impact and public reaction; and provides recommendations consistent with U.S. foreign policy goals.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: -Experience evaluating effectiveness of communications efforts by analyzing public reactions and/or understanding of programs and policies.-Experience developing communication strategies for dissemination of information relating to U.S. foreign policy priorities. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street N.W. Room 2214 (HST) Washington, District of Columbia 20520 United States
• Name: Rebecca T. Hammond
• Phone: 771-204-7545
• Email: [email protected]