Public Affairs Specialist

1 week ago

Klamath Falls, United States U.S. Department of the Interior Full time

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals

Duties

Serves as a Public Affairs Specialist for the Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO) to plan, develop, organize, and direct the information programs for the office. The programs include public and internal information and education and community relation activities.

-Develops and provides staff direction regarding all public information, internal information, education, and community relations
ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of communication products.
-Develops and implements strategies for information, outreach, and education to ensure consistency of messaging.
-Uses various communications media, such as newspapers, periodicals, radio and television, outreach materials, brochures, and fact sheets, as well as speeches, other presentations, and public meetings.
-Assists in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of communication plans by considering such items as specific issues or aspects to emphasize, the most effective media to use in communicating with the intended audiences, and determining the
kind of information various groups want or need.
-Provides accurate and relevant information to the media, the public, water users, Tribes, current and potential partners, and other government representatives in support of KBAO's public relations activities.
-Writes scripts, feature articles and releases for general and specialized news media and internal Reclamation use.
-Research material and writes speeches and presentations for the Area Manager, senior staff, and technical specialists for general and specialized audiences.
-Serves on a team providing support in technical writing, reviewing, and editing of environmental documents, communications, and other products.
-Reviews periodicals, technical publications, legislation, and congressional committee actions, press releases and similar data to obtain technical facts and figures and similar data for use in preparing a response.
-Serves as the spokesperson for inquiries from the news media and the public for information regarding Area Office programs and activities.
-Establishes and maintains working relationships with representatives of the news media, stakeholders, special interest groups and with counterparts in the community and states.
-Plans and coordinates special events such as news conferences, ceremonies, receptions, photo opportunities and other functions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents).
You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).
You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education).
You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.
Travel is required approximately 10% of the time in order to perform temporary duty travel (TDY) or an uncommon tour of duty (e.g., evenings, weekends).

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume.

To qualify at the GS-07, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-05 level in federal service having demonstrated experience preparing media releases; plan, coordinate public events; Design, write and produce variety media.

OR

Education : One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Superior Academic Achievement : Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for this position. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:(1) Class Standing - You must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - You must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on my official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - You may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies ().

OR

Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

The superior academic achievement provision is to be used to determine eligibility for applicable GS-07 level positions of persons who have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a qualifying grade point average (GPA), class standing, or honors society. For more information, visit .

To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience preparing media releases; media spokesperson representing programs, projects, and operations; plan, coordinate public events; conduct tours; Design, write and produce variety media.

OR

Education : Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service having demonstrated experience preparing media releases; Media spokesperson representing programs, projects, and operations; liaison between various offices; plan, coordinate public events; arrangements for VIPs; conduct tours; Design, write and produce variety media; perform public outreach activities.

OR

Education:Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related to course of study in Public Relations.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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.

You must meet all requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 07/09/2024.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-07/09/11 grade level(s). Applicants must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the and .

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the .

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