Job opening: Public Affairs Specialist
Salary: $113 792 - 147 934 per year
Published at: Jun 20 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in Region 3, Public Affairs Office, Communications Branch.
About Region 3: R3
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.
Duties
You will:
Requirements
- You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
Qualifications
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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 collaborating with or creating partnerships with media representatives to facilitate effective joint communication related to environmental protection programs; briefing media representatives on environmental or public policy programs; and developing communication plans, taking into account specific communities or diverse audiences with varying points of view.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Ability to identify appropriate social media channels, techniques and strategies to solicit public input.
Skill in written communication.
Knowledge of environmental programs.
Ability to analyze media and public perceptions.
Skill in oral communication.
Skill in developing relationships with media representatives, regional managers and program 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.
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: Keith Hisle
- Phone: 919-541-7982
- Email: [email protected]
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