The incumbent serves as the Assistant Regional Director, Office of Communications, and serve as the principal advisor and provides professional communications expertise and guidance as a member of the Southeast Regional Directorate. the incumbent manages development and implementation of a broad strategy for targeted communications in an effective, efficient, and inclusive program with the public, as well as special constituencies of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Duties

As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: The incumbent actively participates in annual and long-term U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) planning for addressing the bureau's mission in the region, with particular expertise in addressing the public service responsibility, including effective internal communication, coordination, and information exchange between the regional Office of Communications office and headquarters, particularly in strengthening awareness of FWS and Departmental priorities among regional programs. In coordination with the Regional Directorate and the Assistant Director for Office of Communications, the incumbent oversees development and execution of effective communications on regional Service policies, programs, and decisions to regional as well as national stakeholders. The incumbent maintains extensive contacts with Federal, State, Tribal, and local officials; private sector groups, and other target audiences in order to ensure the accurate communications and enhanced understanding of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service activities, both as a listener and as an official agent and speaker for agency outreach. The incumbent represents the Regional Director in establishing and maintaining close and effective government relationships with Tribes within the region, ensuring that the Service's special trust responsibilities with Tribes are considered in all projects and issues and that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's special relationship responsibilities with Tribes are fulfilled. The incumbent exercises the full range of managerial authority by allocating resources and staff; applying supervisory and managerial principles and methods to lead Office of Communications staff; providing leadership and direction to subordinates; and evaluating the Office of Communications program to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

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.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
• 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 12/09/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification GS-15 One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade-level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: Overseeing a public affairs and communications program for an organization to highlight the mission and accomplishments of an agency/organization; working with stakeholder audiences that include Tribal governments, federal/state/local agencies; planning, researching, coordinating and producing written and visual informational materials; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, who may represent opposing views or conflicting interests; analyzing conflicting information and data from a wide array of sources and developing recommendations and strategies that will achieve the organization's public affairs and communications objectives. 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

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]