- Position Title
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Agency
- Department of Energy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 23-CEC-1035-11978579-DHR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 19, 2023 to Monday, July 31, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
If yes, confirm:
--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
3.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
4.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
Assessment 1
1.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Drafting information relative to an organization's mission, programs and accomplishments for dissemination to the public and the media; AND
Writing a variety of reports, products and projects such as; fact sheets, informational brochures or papers, articles and other content
OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
Drafting information relative to an organization's mission, programs and accomplishments for dissemination to the public and the media; AND
Writing a variety of reports, products and projects such as; fact sheets, informational brochures or papers, articles and other content
OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
2.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Drafting information relative to an organization's mission, programs and accomplishments for dissemination to the public and the media; AND
Writing a variety of reports, products and projects such as; fact sheets, informational brochures or papers, articles and other content; AND
Assisting in the review of current communication strategies and plans
OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
Drafting information relative to an organization's mission, programs and accomplishments for dissemination to the public and the media; AND
Writing a variety of reports, products and projects such as; fact sheets, informational brochures or papers, articles and other content; AND
Assisting in the review of current communication strategies and plans
OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
OR COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
3.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Drafting news releases, fact sheets, brochures, or other content that increase communication and understanding with the public; AND
Assisting with handling challenging or controversial issues impacting an organization; AND
Analyzing public reaction to programs and identifying options to improve communications internally and with the general public
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
Drafting news releases, fact sheets, brochures, or other content that increase communication and understanding with the public; AND
Assisting with handling challenging or controversial issues impacting an organization; AND
Analyzing public reaction to programs and identifying options to improve communications internally and with the general public
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
4.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Implementing communication outreach strategies to maintain public support and designing approaches to address specific communications problems; AND
Identifying and planning, design, and preparation of effective outreach materials, including fact sheets, postcards, flyers, mailers, and other visual materials for identified target audiences; AND
Carrying out special projects to assess the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, TV, radio, social media, etc.)
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
Implementing communication outreach strategies to maintain public support and designing approaches to address specific communications problems; AND
Identifying and planning, design, and preparation of effective outreach materials, including fact sheets, postcards, flyers, mailers, and other visual materials for identified target audiences; AND
Carrying out special projects to assess the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, TV, radio, social media, etc.)
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
5.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Designing and implementing proactive public affairs projects including strategic communications programs and other communication strategies; AND
Researching, writing, and editing news releases, publications, web and digital content, reports, brochures, presentations, announcements, speeches, visual data products and other informational materials for the media and other groups interested in or impacted by an organization; AND
Carrying out special projects to assess the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, TV, radio, social media, etc.)
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
Designing and implementing proactive public affairs projects including strategic communications programs and other communication strategies; AND
Researching, writing, and editing news releases, publications, web and digital content, reports, brochures, presentations, announcements, speeches, visual data products and other informational materials for the media and other groups interested in or impacted by an organization; AND
Carrying out special projects to assess the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, TV, radio, social media, etc.)
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 level.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
6.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-15: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Providing leadership in developing and implementing written and visual promotional and informational products that enhance an organization's public and media image; AND
Designing and implementing proactive public affairs projects including strategic communications programs and other communication strategies; AND
Researching, writing, and editing news releases, publications, web and digital content, reports, brochures, presentations, announcements, speeches, visual data products and other informational materials for the media and other groups interested in or impacted by an organization; AND
Carrying out special projects to assess the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, TV, radio, social media, etc.)
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
Providing leadership in developing and implementing written and visual promotional and informational products that enhance an organization's public and media image; AND
Designing and implementing proactive public affairs projects including strategic communications programs and other communication strategies; AND
Researching, writing, and editing news releases, publications, web and digital content, reports, brochures, presentations, announcements, speeches, visual data products and other informational materials for the media and other groups interested in or impacted by an organization; AND
Carrying out special projects to assess the effectiveness of various communication methods (i.e., web, TV, radio, social media, etc.)
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level.
Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
7.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.