Public Affairs Specialist

GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-1035-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that includes: 1) Developing speeches, remarks, and/or talking points to senior or executive leaders; 2) Managing an internal communication program; employing practices to develop internal communication plans and policies; 3) Advising senior management regarding internal communications; and 4) Utilizing written and verbal skills to present internal communication. 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.
Office of the Director, Arlington, VA The selectee of this position serves as a Public Affairs Specialist. You will be responsible for working with USMS Senior Staff and managers to develop strategies to promote employee and internal communication including formal remarks and talking points; develop tactical internal communication plans; write internal communications; develop internal communication governance, policies, and procedures.