Public Affairs Specialist

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-13 includes: 1) Writing or editing materials for public view, such as news releases, speeches, blog posts, etc.; and 2) Directing on-the-record contacts with members of the news media, and participation in news media interviews with subject matter experts and officials; and 3) Coordinating public campaigns, events and roll-outs with internal and external stakeholders; and experience coordinating crisis communications. AND Time-in-Grade Requirements: Any individual who within the previous 52 weeks held a General Schedule position under a non temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch must meet the time-in-grade requirements. Time in grade requirement for the GS-13 grade level – 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-12 grade level (if applicable). ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service). These requirements must be met within 30 days of 11/20/2024 the announcement closing date.
The Office of Public Affairs directs and coordinates all public and employee communications activities within the Department of Labor (DOL). OPA serves as the first point of contact for news media inquiries, clearance, and dissemination point for all DOL public-facing materials, and the development and maintenance of the Departments web-based, audiovisual, and contact center communications.