This position is located in the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Public Affairs. As a Public Affairs Specialist in this office, you will be responsible for participation in the planning, organization and execution of a comprehensive national program involving all phases of the Department’s public affairs programs directed toward the media.

Duties

The Public Affairs Specialist:

Requirements

• Must meet specialized experience stated in Qualifications section
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience gathering and interpreting data and making recommendations on public affairs strategies and policies. Experience writing materials for the Department’s day-to-day content postings, such as: speeches, news releases, news and feature articles, responses to inquiries that effectively convey information concerning programs and functions to any major organization. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience serving as an advisor to senior leadership on policy, programs, and public affairs activities. Experience in writing, editing, and communicating to the media and public through speeches, news releases, feature articles, and background statements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Multimedia Technologies- Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to develop or apply technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media. Creative Thinking- Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable. Communications and media- Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.  For all types of consideration, 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.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 202-366-1298
• Email: [email protected]