Public Affairs Specialist

Job Description

Duties

• Develops and applies new approaches, strategies, and communication plans to the most difficult and complex public affairs issues and advises the spokesperson on the effective delivery of critical U.S. foreign policy messages.
• Responds to press inquiries, with required Department clearances, and takes steps to achieve and enhance understanding, often serving to advocate the Department’s position to parties with an opposing position on controversial issues.
• Evaluates media interactions, develops new ways to gather information; develops and/or reviews strategies for message delivery; assesses potential impact and public reaction; and provides recommendations consistent with U.S. foreign policy goals.
• Provides clear and effective advice on the possible impact of policy decision from strategic communication perspective.
• Anticipates and provides a rapid response to global activity

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

-Experience implementing major public information programs designed to provide foreign journalists with access to accurate and reliable information about U.S. foreign policy initiatives.

-Experience developing communication strategies/dissemination of information relating to U.S. foreign policy priorities.

-Experience researching methods to collect and analyze information that meets the needs of foreign audiences and promotes objective reporting of U.S. foreign policy objectives.

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2024