Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Phoenix, AZ. Information about Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding area can be found at: Greater Phoenix Chamber - Fostering Regional Growth. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

The incumbent assists with developing strategies and practices to effectively communicate with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies and elected officials. Advises line managers, program leaders, and staff on potential public reaction to BLM policies, decisions and activities. Creates, writes and distributes a wide variety of materials to communicate information about BLM issues, programs and activities to key publics. Provides quality control oversight and conforms to BLM and DOI branding, layout and design standards. Develops and maintains professional, proactive, credible relationships with media outlets, including traditional and new media outlets. Ensures compliance with, or development of, appropriate protocols and management direction to assure a quality and professional image and to advance public understanding of, and engagement in, important BLM public policy initiatives. During high profile or crisis incidents, utilizes social media platforms to share critical public information and key messages, while quelling rumors and misinformation with responsive, factual social media engagement. Reviews web and social media analytics to measure reach and effectiveness of video products and uses that information to tailor approach for future video projects and communications campaigns.

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.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.

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-12 level: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a public affairs specialist. Specialized experience at this level must include: Preparing and implementing outreach strategies to improve understanding by various audiences; Responding to inquiries and coordinating interview requests from local and regional media outlets; Building effective working relationships with representatives of the news media, other federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations; Developing communication plans in close coordination with senior public affairs specialists on potentially controversial and sensitive matters; Writing, editing, and producing professional-quality communication products for print, video, web, social media and multimedia such as talking points or key messages, news releases, and feature stories; serves as a spokesperson in a variety of settings. 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. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 and above grade levels.

Contacts

• Address BLM Arizona State Office BLM Arizona State Office, AZ-953 One North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85002 US
• Name: Michael Torian
• Email: [email protected]