Public Affairs Specialist

AmeriCorps uses an experience-based process to set pay for employees. Experience is evaluated and credited using the employee’s résumé. To ensure that all of your prior work experience (e.g., internships, volunteer work, details, part-time, self-employment, secondary jobs, etc.) is considered and accounted for. Resume: You must submit a resume that clearly demonstrates you have experience that meets the requirements of this position. To qualify at the NY-2/GS-7 level or equivalent, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at the next to lower pay band/ grade level (NY-1/GS-5) or equivalent under other pay systems. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to successfully perform the duties of the position, in either federal or non-federal service performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1) Maintaining effective working relationships at multiple levels within an organization in order to develop and disseminate coordinated messages that accurately address organizational programs; 2) Preparing written or multimedia materials to promote the organization’s position on a variety of sensitive, controversial and/or complex issues; and/or 3) Assisting with designing and tailoring meetings and public involvement strategies to the general public and special target audiences. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position is located in the Department of the Chief Executive Officer, Office of Communications and Marketing.