Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Only experience and education obtained by 11/12/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification GS-14 One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: serving as an organization’s liaison to traditional or digital media and/or congressional staff and other partners on national, state, and/or regional issues related to natural resource conservation; experience supervising and managing staff; developing collaborative relationships with individual partner organizations to broaden existing natural resources conservation programs; developing written materials in order to promote public awareness related to natural resource conservation and preparing focused key communications messages utilizing various forms and tools of 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM’s Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements
The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Regional Director for Office of Communications for the Pacific region. The incumbent manages the day-to-day activities of regional communications as an integral and essential component of conservation management, both in receiving or perceiving public interest and positions and in delivering U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) programs and messages to the public.