Public Affairs Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Billings (MT); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys is advertising a GS-11 level position.

Eligibility can be based on specialized experience, education, or a combination of education and experience. Responsibilities include informing diverse audiences about law enforcement programs and handling media inquiries, with a focus on public affairs and outreach. The eligibility criteria include one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level or applicable graduate education

Formación

• One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level.
• Graduate education may substitute for experience as described: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate; 3 full years of graduate education; LL.M. if related.

Responsabilidades

Conocimientos

Specialized experience

Public affairs programs

Media regulations & press activities

Public speaking & outreach

Law enforcement liaison

Educación

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree

3 full years of graduate education

LL.M. if related

Descripción del empleo

GS-11

To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Examples of specialized experiences may include the following: arranging and conducting special public affair events, workshops, seminars, and meetings with various organizations; developing and implementing programs to inform and educate state-wide or federal audiences of various social economic group programs; speaking to law enforcement, the public, civil, and special groups of interest about law enforcement programs; applies media regulations to all press activities and handles media request inquiries; serving as a primary point of contact for a specific subject areas pertaining to law enforcement; providing or disseminating information orally (for example, responds to inquiries concerning claims status, law enforcement media inquiries, and provides job information).

Education

Completed one of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Advertising & etc.): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M, if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Combination of Education and Experience

Have a combination of specialized experience and education described above that when combined equal 100% of the requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive 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 competitive 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/.

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. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 27-MT-13104600-MS.