You will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Disaster Public Affairs and Communications Division in Washington, District of Columbia. This position serves as a public affairs and communications officer and ensures the effective planning and operation of the assigned multimedia communications program in close cooperation with SBA offices and coordination with local and national media.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-1035-13, some of your typical work assignments may include: Answering media questions and responding to interview requests and written data and information. Coordinating and evaluating a wide range of communications and multimedia-related products. Coordinating across the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (DR&R) organizational structure to gather background and develop written and visual materials (as necessary) for internal and external audiences during the cycle of disaster declarations. Maintaining awareness of policies, procedures, regulations, and legislative actions relevant to the agency's disaster assistance program. Writing news releases, feature, and photo caption material concerning the SBA disaster loan program that is consistent with SBA's Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL) guidelines. Acting as a spokesperson for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (DR&R) in supporting public appearances. This includes a wide range of multimedia content including preparing talking points for speeches as necessary. IMPORTANT NOTES: Applicants who applied under Vacancy 12566196 must reapply to this announcement to be considered, if interested in this position. This is a Permanent position, which is a competitive service position with a full-time work schedule. If required to travel to a disaster site, you may encounter hazardous working and/or living conditions, for example, no water or electricity and/or minimal lodging facilities. A valid driver's license may be required. By applying for this position with SBA's Disaster Public Affairs and Communications Division, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date. This position is not included in a bargaining unit.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government travel credit card.
• Favorable background investigation is required.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date, if applicable.
• This position is not included in a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

Experience: To receive credit, you must indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer. Average work hours must be stated on the resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. You must address the specific specialized experience required for each grade level of this position on your resume or application or you will be rated "Ineligible" for that grade level. GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector. In addition, this Specialized Experience must demonstrate ALL the following: Communicating an agency/organization's programs, policies, and/or procedures to: The public as a member of the media (print, radio and/or television), or the media (print, radio and/or television) as a representative of an organization; and Experience in using social media metrics for campaigns or other promotional activities. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications website: Public Affairs Series 1035 (opm.gov) 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: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 01/01/2025.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Qualification Standards: Public Affairs Series 1035 (opm.gov)

Contacts

• Address Disaster Public Affairs and Communications Division 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 6050 Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Ebube Utomi
• Phone: 703-487-8231
• Email: [email protected]