Public Affairs Specialist

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice is seeking a GS-09-level professional for public affairs roles in the United States Attorneys' Offices. Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level, and an advanced degree or two years of graduate study may be substituted.

Responsibilities include creating press materials, managing media relationships, and coordinating workshops for varied audiences. Education options include a Master's or JD/LL.B.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: at least one year at GS-07 level or equivalent.
• Experience developing news releases, fact sheets, talking points and related materials for publication.
• Experience establishing relationships with print and broadcast media and conducting workshops.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish news materials for print and digital media.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets.
• Plan and conduct workshops, seminars and meetings with diverse audiences.

Skills

News releases

Media relations

Public speaking/workshops

Education

Master's degree or 2 years grad education

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.

This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-RI-13069456-MS.

GS-09

To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level.

Specialized Experience

is defined as performing the following types of duties:

• developing news releases, fact sheets, talking points, and related materials for publication in print and digital media
• establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with print and broadcast media
• and conducting workshops, seminars, and other meetings with various audiences

Education

• Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.) in a related field (e.g., Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, & Radio/Television Media)
• OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

Combining Education and Experience

Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year.

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
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
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/