Media Relations Specialist

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Media Relations Specialist, GS-0301, please visit: Media Relations Specialist, 0301. You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: experience in developing outreach activities and forging effective working relationships amongst the news media for one or more of the following: natural gas and electric markets; pricing; transmission planning; electric reliability; alternative energy sources; and infrastructure projects. 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Media Relations Specialist position is located in the Office of External Affairs. For more information visit: Office of External Affairs (OEA).