Public Affairs Officer

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys is seeking a GS-13 level communications professional to organize and execute complex communication strategies that promote Department programs and services.

You will develop and transmit public information to the press and public, independently write articles and speeches, and leverage social media to amplify messaging. Applicants should have a strong track record in public communications, media relations, and content creation for multiple channels,

Qualifications

• Experience organizing and executing complex communication strategies to promote programs or services.
• Ability to develop and transmit public information to the press, public, or other entities.
• Independently writing public communication materials (news releases, articles, fact sheets, speeches, blogs, web pages, etc.).
• Experience using social media to amplify materials and promote organizational goals.

Skills

Public communications strategy

Written public information

Social media management

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs, or related field

Job description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience organizing and executing complex and diverse communication strategies to promote programs, policies, and/or services of an organization or company; developing and transmitting public information to the press, public, or other entities; independently writing public communication materials (news releases, articles, fact sheets, speeches, blogs, web pages, etc.); and using social media to amplify such public communication materials and promote organizational goals.

Selective Placement Factor: A selective placement factor is determined to be essential for successful performance in this position. Those candidates who do not meet the following selective placement factor will be rated "not qualified" for the position.

Selective Placement Factor for the position: Experience promoting social media campaigns with a top 10 major U.S. media market, including an experienced-based understanding of utilizing social media to amplify an incumbent's feature stories.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competing service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)- The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competing service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.