Public Affairs Specialist

Summary

The position is located in the Strategic Communications Management Office (DT/CIO/SCM) which develops and executes the strategic communications goals of the Department's Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Head of the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) in the Department of State (DOS).

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

10/24/2024 to 11/01/2024

* Salary

$139,395 - $181,216 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 14

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Location

* Washington, DC 1 vacancy

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 2 to 3 times a year for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

14

* Job family (Series)

* 1035 Public Affairs

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Top Secret

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

* Trust determination process

* National security

* Announcement number

IRM-2025-0005

* Control number

815445800

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This job is open to

* The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

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Duties

* Implements improvements to internal communications based on research and industry-standard best practices; advises management and drafts internal communication policy; and recommends critical approaches to communications policies and procedures.

* Establishes effective working relations with staff and senior members of the organization, media, and the workforce in embassies and consulates to communicate information to build better understanding of DT's mission, policies, and activities.

* Develops papers on legislative issues, tracks the analysis of pending legislation relevant to DT programs, and drafts legislation to support the Bureau's program agenda.

* Leads the planning, coordination, and staging for tours, ceremonies, internal and external engagements, as well as high visibility events to develop interest and/or change perceptions of DT and DOS programs.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* U. S. Citizenship is required.

* Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

* Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: dhs. gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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 evaluating the effectiveness of a public affairs program by analyzing data from various sources.

* Experience developing recommendations and strategies to improve the internal operation and enhance the overall public affairs program.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education 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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You 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 to one of three quality categories:

* Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.

* Well Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.

* Highly Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.

Highly Qualified applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. The category assignment is a measure of 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:

* Skill in developing and implementing outreach strategies and communications plans.

* Ability to analyze and evaluate materials as they relate to public affairs issues.

* Knowledge of media/public relations methods and techniques.

* Skill in interpersonal relations.

* Ability to evaluate programs.

* Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the Highly Qualified category. Other 10-point preference eligible and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligible applicants within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference on OPM's Fed Hire Vets website.

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