Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC
U.S. Department of State -
Washington, DC,
US
Public Affairs Specialist
Date Posted: 2024-05-19
Job description
SummaryThe position is located in the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategy, Outreach and Events, Office of Public Liaison (GPA/SOE/PL). In this position you will serve as a Senior Public Affairs Specialist responsible for planning public affairs and outreach activities that promote the understanding of U.S. foreign policy.Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates04/29/2024 to 05/06/2024* Salary$117,962 - $153,354 per year* Pay scale & gradeGS 13* HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:* Washington, DC 1 vacancy* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleYes-Up to 60%; Telework is approved at the supervisor's discretion.* Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Less than 10% of time.* Relocation expenses reimbursedNo* Appointment typePermanent -* Work scheduleFull-time -* ServiceCompetitive* Promotion potential13* Job family (Series)1035 Public Affairs* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceSecret* Drug testYes* Position sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)* Trust determination processSuitability/FitnessNational security* Announcement numberGPA-2024-0017* Control number788996800HelpThis job is open to* Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency.* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.Clarification from the agencyU.S. Department of State career or career conditional status employees in the competitive service; employees who are on temporary or other non-status appointments who have reinstatement or non-competitive eligibility for a competitive service appointment (e.g., tenured Foreign Service employees, employees on an excepted service appointment at the USUN who have previous career status, etc.); CTAPHelpDuties* Plan, design and develop strategic long-range communication and outreach activities to explain U.S. policy and meet the specific needs of targeted audiences.* Leads in planning and organizing conferences, meetings, and briefings to provide representatives of domestic public organizations with the opportunity to engage in dialogue with senior foreign policy officials.* Represents the Bureau and Department at conferences and meetings to identify foreign policy issues of public concern, develop speaking opportunities for Department representatives and seek new organizational contacts.* Responsible for developing briefing memos, building blocks and scenarios for speaking engagements ensuring accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, and relevance to the specific topic and theme.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment* U.S. Citizenship is required.* Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:* Experience planning conferences and meetings to brief high-ranking officials.* Experience promoting awareness of foreign policy through media sources.* Experience acting as a liaison or conduit to facilitate information flow.There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.EducationEducation requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.Additional information* For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) ###-#### or ...@state.gov.* If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.* Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.Read more* BenefitsHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement, will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:* Knowledge of U.S. society, foreign relations, and world events.* Ability to work effectively with staff, senior officials, congress, foreign and domestic news media.* Knowledge and skill in strategic planning processes and project management.* Knowledge of the media environment as well as the principles and techniques of journalism.* Ability to understand trends in public and media attitudes.* Ability to liaison.Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.You may preview questions for this vacancy.* BenefitsHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.* Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.2. Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions), if you are a current eligible DOS employee (per 3 FAM 2313.4(a)(5)), including current employees applying under a non-competitive hiring authority. The SF-50s must show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information.3. Performance appraisal, strongly encouraged for current eligible DOS employees. Submit a copy of your most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (i.e., not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal for the hiring manager's consideration. If a performance appraisal is not available, you may provide a statement and/or a statement from your supervisor explaining the reason one is not available and your servicing HR Office contact information (name, email address, phone number).Note: You may be requested to provide an appraisal to the hiring official if one was not provided with your application. To receive a promotion, the employee's most recent performance rating must be "fully successful" or an equivalent level or higher. Employees who are tentatively selected to receive a promotion will be required to provide performance documentation within two business days of request. Servicing HR Offices may be contacted to verify performance ratings.4. Non-competitive hiring authority eligibility documentation, if applicable. If you are a current eligible DOS employee applying under a non-competitive hiring authority, you must submit proof of non-competitive eligibility with your application. For information related to Schedule A hiring authority for individuals with disabilities visit OPM's hiring information site.5. CTAP documentation, if applicable. Visit our agency's CTAP site for required documentation.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.* How to ApplyPrepare your application in USAJOBSTo start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents.During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions.STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site.Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at ...@monster.com or by calling (866) ###-#### between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ETAlternate Application ProceduresIf applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.Agency contact informationShante PinkneyPhone771-###-####Fax000-###-####...@state.govAddressU.S. Department of State2201 C Street N.W.Room 2214 (HST)Washington, District of Columbia 20520United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsAfter all application packages are received, we will review applications and evaluate applicants' qualifications. Then, in approximately two weeks after this announcement closes, we will refer candidates, as described in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section, to the hiring manager for selection consideration. Your application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases:* After applications are received.* After applications are assessed to determine qualifications.* After candidates are referred to the hiring manager.* After a selection is made.For the selected candidates who receive a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation that generally takes an average of at least two to six months.* Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy* Reasonable accommodation policy* Financial suitability* Selective Service* New employee probationary period* Signature and false statements* Privacy Act* Social security number requestHelpRequired DocumentsAll required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.2. Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions), if you are a current eligible DOS employee (per 3 FAM 2313.4(a)(5)), including current employees applying under a non-competitive hiring authority. The SF-50s must show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information.3. Performance appraisal, strongly encouraged for current eligible DOS employees. Submit a copy of your most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (i.e., not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal for the hiring manager's consideration. If a performance appraisal is not available, you may provide a statement and/or a statement from your supervisor explaining the reason one is not available and your servicing HR Office contact information (name, email address, phone number).Note: You may be requested to provide an appraisal to the hiring official if one was not provided with your application. To receive a promotion, the employee's most recent performance rating must be "fully successful" or an equivalent level or higher. Employees who are tentatively selected to receive a promotion will be required to provide performance documentation within two business days of request. Servicing HR Offices may be contacted to verify performance ratings.4. Non-competitive hiring authority eligibility documentation, if applicable. If you are a current eligible DOS employee applying under a non-competitive hiring authority, you must submit proof of non-competitive eligibility with your application. For information related to Schedule A hiring authority for individuals with disabilities visit OPM's hiring information site.5. CTAP documentation, if applicable. Visit our agency's CTAP site for required documentation.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.HelpHow to ApplyPrepare your application in USAJOBSTo start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents.During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions.STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site.Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at ...@monster.com or by calling (866) ###-#### between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ETAlternate Application ProceduresIf applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.Read moreAgency contact informationShante PinkneyPhone771-###-####Fax000-###-####...@state.govAddressU.S. Department of State2201 C Street N.W.Room 2214 (HST)Washington, District of Columbia 20520United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsAfter all application packages are received, we will review applications and evaluate applicants' qualifications. Then, in approximately two weeks after this announcement closes, we will refer candidates, as described in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section, to the hiring manager for selection consideration. Your application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases:* After applications are received.* After applications are assessed to determine qualifications.* After candidates are referred to the hiring manager.* After a selection is made.For the selected candidates who receive a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation that generally takes an average of at least two to six months.Read moreFair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy* Reasonable accommodation policy* Financial suitability* Selective Service* New employee probationary period* Signature and false statements* Privacy Act* Social security number requestPrintShare* Email* Facebook* LinkedIn* TwitterHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates04/29/2024 to 05/06/2024* Salary$117,962 - $153,354 per year* Pay scale & gradeGS 13* Location1 vacancy in the following location:* Washington, DC 1 vacancy* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleYes-Up to 60%; Telework is approved at the supervisor's discretion.* Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Less than 10% of time.* Relocation expenses reimbursedNo* Appointment typePermanent -* Work scheduleFull-time -* ServiceCompetitive* Promotion potential13* Job family (Series)1035 Public Affairs* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceSecret* Drug testYes* Position sensitivity and riskModerate Risk (MR)* Trust determination processSuitability/FitnessNational security* Announcement numberGPA-2024-0017* Control number788996800This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788996800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.