Public Affairs Specialist

Overview

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 26-NH--DE. This announcement has a USAHIRE assessment test requirement. Please make sure to check your SPAM email for the assessment.

GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions,
as defined below
:
Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized

Experience:

One full year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as

• coordinating, organizing and planning media events;
• gathering facts and drafting press releases or news stories for publication;
• developing digital strategy campaigns using diverse digital media platforms and tools (such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and content management systems) to drive public awareness, disseminate public interest and/or public safety information; and
• responding to information requests from the media, the general public and/or specialized groups and organizations.

OR

Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g. Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs): a Master s or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

OR

Combining

Education and Experience:

Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year.

GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions,
as defined below
:
Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized

Experience:

One full year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as

• coordinating and participating in media events and/or press conferences;
• utilizing media relationships with organizations and personnel in local and/or national media markets;
• responding to information requests from media and the general public;
• drafting press releases, speeches and/or public remarks for news stories or publication; and
• developing and managing organizational social media platforms and internet presence to disseminate public interest and/or public safety information.

OR

Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

OR

Combining

Education and Experience:

Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility;
2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and
3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

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Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your…