This position is a Public Affairs Specialist, GS- 1035-12 working in Hadley, Massachusetts for the R5-Assistant Regional Director-Office of Communications. This is a not-to-exceed one (1) year temporary promotion assignment. This temporary promotion may be extended without further competition; however, it may not exceed a total of five (5) years. This temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Develop and execute communication plans by considering such items as specific topics or aspects to emphasize, the most effective media to use in communicating with intended audiences, and the kind of information various groups want or need. Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of communication plans and advise management if efforts should be discontinued, emphasis changed, or coverage expanded in improving intercommunication between organization and various audiences. Create and manage content across various digital platforms to effectively convey information concerning complex and controversial mission-critical programs and functions. Author news releases, public service announcements, presentations, feature articles and web-based multimedia products designed to convey complex information in a clear, accurate, interesting, and engaging manner to publics with varying levels of comprehension of agency programs and policies. Establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver’s License: Selectee is required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 11/21/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification Minimum Qualification [GS-12] To qualify for the GS-12, you must have one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: evaluating public affairs, communications or outreach programs for effectiveness and implementing appropriate improvements; working with leadership and managers to anticipate, identify, and address partner concerns; recommending communication strategies compliant with pertinent laws and policies; and developing outreach or interpretive strategies to support public understanding of complex issues and topics. 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 Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Education

Not applicable

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: fwshiring@fws.gov