Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia seeks a GS-14 level public affairs or communications specialist. The role requires leading staff, developing strategic communications plans, and advising senior leadership on sensitive matters.

Responsibilities include preparing and editing press materials, managing media relations, coordinating messaging with partner agencies, and producing content for digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Supervising public affairs or communications staff by assigning work, establishing priorities and deadlines, monitoring performance, and reviewing communications products.
• Developing and implementing strategic communications plans and providing communications advice to senior leadership on sensitive matters.
• Preparing, reviewing, and editing press releases, statements, talking points, speeches, media advisories, and other public-facing communications.
• Managing media, digital, and social-media communications, including responding to media inquiries, coordinating messaging with partner agencies, or producing content for media and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise public affairs or communications staff and oversee workflow and deadlines.
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans; advise senior leadership on sensitive matters.
• Prepare, review, and edit press releases, statements, speeches and other public-facing materials.
• Manage media relations and digital communications; coordinate messaging with partner agencies.

Skills

Public affairs

Communications leadership

Strategic planning

Media relations

Staff supervision

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.

This position is also being announced to all US Citizens and Nationals under 27-DC-13080000-DE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required basic requirement and specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must possess:

Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below:

1. Supervising public affairs or communications staff by assigning work, establishing priorities and deadlines, monitoring performance, and reviewing communications products;
2. Developing and implementing strategic communications plans and providing communications advice to senior leadership on sensitive matters;
3. Preparing, reviewing, and editing press releases, statements, talking points, speeches, media advisories, and other public-facing communications;
4. Managing media, digital, and social-media communications, including responding to media inquiries, coordinating messaging with partner agencies, or producing content for media and digital platforms.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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.

If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level.

• You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).