This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Communications (OC), Media Affairs Division (MAD). The incumbent of this position is responsibile for leading a team in developing and implementing strategic communication plans, managing media relations and public outreach, handling crisis communication, and ensuring compliance with policies and ethical standards.

Duties

As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, you will be responsible for the following duties: - Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of public affairs specialists, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to enhance team performance and productivity. - Oversees and manages responses to national and local media inquiries, including those received via direct contact, calls, and emails through the media line and inbox, ensuring timely handling. - Oversees the creation of extensive and detailed public outreach, educational, and media affairs programs, addressing complex and challenging public affairs issues for OJP. - Plans and oversees all phases of OJP publication production, including editing and rewriting material before publication to ensure its readiness. - Ensures the Media Affairs team prioritizes building strong relationships with reporters and delivering a positive experience by providing timely and accurate information.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk
• 1-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: -Directed all phases of agency publication production, including guiding the work of print and electronic media reporting and overseeing the coordination of speeches and talking points covering various topics. -Managed public relations programs involving controversial issues or issues of significant public or Congressional interest. -Directed all phases of agency publication production operations. -Edited and rewrote material prior to publication and determines the readiness of published material Technical Qualifications: Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications: Ability to Lead or Supervise Communications and Media Strategic Thinking Strategic Thinking Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Communications DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20531 US
• Name: JaMarah Goree
• Phone: 202-598-1992
• Email: [email protected]