Public Affairs Specialist

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

For the GS-9: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

1. Writing news or informational articles suitable for internal audiences; AND
2. Assisting in the development and design of communication products to include presentations and brochures; AND
3. Researching and analyzing information to prepare written documents.

OR YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE GS-9 BASED ON EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in business administration, business management, communications, public policy, or similarly related major that provided the knowledge, skills, or abilities to perform the work of this position or LL.B. or J.D.

OR YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE GS-9 BASED ON A COMBINATIN OF EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

For the GS-11: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

1. Drafting a variety of products, such as fact sheets, informational brochures and papers, PowerPoint briefings, articles, press releases and other content, to convey an organizations programs and accomplishments to external audiences; AND
2. Assisting senior Public Affairs Specialists in reviewing current communication strategies, plans, and the design of new or revised communication approaches and outreach efforts; AND
3. Planning and executing information sessions and other professional or public events/meetings to discuss an organizations programs and objectives.

OR YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE GS-11 BASED ON EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in business administration, business management, communications, public policy, or similarly related major that provided the knowledge, skills, or abilities to perform the work of this position or LL.M.

OR YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR THE GS-11 BASED ON A COMBINATIN OF EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher).

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.