Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (OCPA), Director’s Office, Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP). Serves as Chief, Office of Public Affairs and works closely with FBOP leadership and employees to maintain a smooth flow of information between OCPA and the Bureau's locations, as well as with outside agencies, the media, and public. Oversees and is responsible for the public affairs program within the FBOP, with responsibility for planning, designing, and executing a program to inform and educate the general and specialized public about the FBOP’s programs, activities and services. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the news media, specialized groups interested in the organization's programs and field offices. Responds to information requests from the news media and specialized and general public on the organization's program in written and oral form, often requiring detailed explanations of negative comments made on the organization's activities or performance in a particular situation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
• Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Developed a standard operating manual for a federal agency, simplifying complex laws and regulations into easily understandable language for diverse audiences. Prepared and presented agency statements for national news media, effectively conveying organizational positions on critical matters. Successfully handled media interviews and press conferences, addressing challenging questions. Led innovative communication campaigns utilizing digital media platforms to enhance agency visibility and engagement. Conducted comprehensive stakeholder analyses to identify key influencers and inform targeted engagement strategies. Developed communication plans that effectively shaped public opinion and garnered widespread media coverage for organizational initiatives. Leveraged innovative communication strategies, such as social media, to engage target audiences and amplify messaging. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Contacts

• Address JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS Consolidated Staffing Unit 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 United States
• Name: CSU
• Phone: 972-352-4200
• Email: [email protected]