This position is at the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations - Region V at one of the listed duty stations. Plans, directs, coordinates, and executes the Small Business Administration's (SBA) marketing, communications, and public affairs for internal and external communications throughout the assigned area.

Duties

Salary by location: This announcement reflects the GS base salary noted above. The actual salary will be based on the selectee's location, grade and step. Chicago, IL = $115,439 - $134,435 Cleveland, OH = $108,003 - $140,408 Columbus, OH = $107,817 - $140,166 Detroit, MI = $114,031 - $148,245 Indianapolis, IN = $104,356 - $135,667 Milwaukee, WI = $108,127 - $140,569 Minneapolis, MN = $112,553 - $146,323 Springfield, IL = $103,409 - $134,435

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: 1.) Preparing key messages, talking points and public affairs guidance for issues that may generate external or media interest; AND 2.) Leading the development and implementation of communications initiatives that reach a wide variety of audiences; AND 3.) Advising and assisting senior leadership in implementing public relations strategies, planning projects and events; AND 4.) Preparing and conducting relevant training for leadership and public affairs staff. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Public Affairs Series 1035 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 07/16/2024.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Field Operations - Region V 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1150 Chicago, IL 60661 US
• Name: Kathleen Schrank
• Phone: 303-844-7778