Public Affairs Specialist

Only experience and education obtained by 11/21/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification Minimum Qualification [GS-12] To qualify for the GS-12, you must have one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: evaluating public affairs, communications or outreach programs for effectiveness and implementing appropriate improvements; working with leadership and managers to anticipate, identify, and address partner concerns; recommending communication strategies compliant with pertinent laws and policies; and developing outreach or interpretive strategies to support public understanding of complex issues and topics. 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
This position is a Public Affairs Specialist, GS- 1035-12 working in Hadley, Massachusetts for the R5-Assistant Regional Director-Office of Communications. This is a not-to-exceed one (1) year temporary promotion assignment. This temporary promotion may be extended without further competition; however, it may not exceed a total of five (5) years. This temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.