Public Affairs Specialist (COGAP Manager)

U.S. Coast Guard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation subsidy

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Fitness centers

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, DC seeks a Public Affairs Specialist (COGAP Manager) at the GS-13 level.

You will support the COMREL team with operational logistics, public outreach, and event coordination for CG-0923 programs and activities, contributing to a dynamic federal response and community engagement. Typical duties include planning and coordinating high-level events, developing outreach campaigns, and managing the Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP).

Qualifications

• This position does not have a positive education requirement.
• If you list education on your resume, report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Serving as event planner, coordinator, and advisor for high-level events, including administration and travel arrangements.
• Developing and executing public outreach activities and community relations campaigns.
• Managing the Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP) and coordinating art exhibits and artist relations.
• Serving as contracting officer representative (COR) and technical lead for related art contracts and related agreements.

Job description

Public Affairs Specialist (COGAP Manager)

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This vacancy is for a GS-1035-13, Public Affairs Specialist (COGAP Manager) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIVISION CG-COMMS-31 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist (COGAP Manager) and as a member of the COMREL team and is responsible for the operational, logistics, public outreach and event coordination for various CG-0923 programs, events, and activities. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Serving as event planner, coordinator, and advisor for various high-level events, including planning of administrative, logistical, operational support and coordination, travel and lodging assistance for events. Developing and executing comprehensive public outreach activities and community relations campaigns. Serving as the program manager for the Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP) and partnering sponsor to accept new works of art annually.

Serving as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Government Technical Lead for all CG-0923 labor contracts, annual art handling contract, art framing and imaging contract, and CG JROTC instruction contracts, etc. Working with stakeholders to organize art exhibits featuring Coast Guard art and their artists and maintaining database tracking art and their locations.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.