The Office of Public Affairs directs and coordinates all public and employee communications activities within the Department of Labor (DOL). OPA serves as the first point of contact for news media inquiries, clearance, and dissemination point for all DOL public-facing materials, and the development and maintenance of the Department's web-based, audiovisual, and contact center communications.

Duties

This is a developmental position to the GS-14. The responsibilities described below are for the GS-13 grade level. As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex in preparation to fully perform the duties at the next grade level. As a Public Affairs Specialist GS-13 with the Office of Public Affairs, duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-13 includes: 1) Writing or editing materials for public view, such as news releases, speeches, blog posts, etc.; and 2) Directing on-the-record contacts with members of the news media, and participation in news media interviews with subject matter experts and officials; and 3) Coordinating public campaigns, events and roll-outs with internal and external stakeholders; and experience coordinating crisis communications.

Education

You must possess the required specialized experience. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Office of Public Affairs 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Bobbie Vinup
• Phone: 212-337-2356
• Email: [email protected]