U.S. Department of the Interior

Public Affairs Specialist


Pay$86962.00 - $134435.00 / year
LocationSacramento/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 790246300
      This telework-eligible position will report to the duty stations of Yreka, CA; or Tulelake, CA; or Klamath Falls, OR or the Pacific Southwest regional office in Sacramento, California. Priority consideration will be given to applicants that choose the duty stations of Yreka, CA; Tulelake, CA; or Klamath Falls, OR.

      This position is open under 12403880. You must apply separately to be considered under both recruitments.

      A recruitment Incentive may be offered at management's discretion.

      Duties


      As a Public Affairs Specialist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:


      Requirements


      • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
      • Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
      • Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
      • Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
      • Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
      • Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
      • Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.

      Qualifications


      Only experience and education obtained by 05/21/2024 will be considered.

      This vacancy will utilize a multiple step assessment process to determine the qualifications of applicants. The first step will consist of applicants completing an occupational questionnaire related to the major duties and competencies of the position. The second step will consist of applicant resumes being reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel for related position competencies against a pre-determined rating schedule. This process will determine the final rating of the applicant for possible referral to the hiring official for hiring consideration.

      Minimum Qualification GS-12

      One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Examples of experience may include: 1) Developing, reviewing and editing outreach and communication plans and associated outreach materials, such as news releases, briefing papers, talking points, media advisories, and frequently asked questions on science and conservation issues and topics; 2) Writing and producing a wide variety of other informational products for print, video, web and multimedia, such as web and social media posts, feature stories, blogs, fact sheets, and newsletter and magazine articles. This experience is clearly described in my resume.

      Minimum Qualification GS-13

      One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Examples of experience may include: 1) Working with public affairs and congressional affairs specialists to create stories related to natural resource conservation priorities with national and regional news media, trade and business media, and other specialty, conservation media outlets; 2) Working with state fish and wildlife agencies, policymakers, and state and/or federal legislators, as well as a broad cross section of organizations in the nonprofit conservation community; 3) Providing guidance to agency leadership on potential reception of information by both supportive and hostile audiences, to include recommendations on best courses of action in public information. This experience is clearly described in my resume.

      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.
  • About the company

      The United States Department of the Interior is a federal executive department of the U.S. government. It is responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources, and the administration of programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, territorial affairs, and insular areas of the United States, as well as programs related to historic preservation. About 75% of federal public land is managed by the department, with most of the remainder managed by the United States Department of Agriculture's United States Forest Service. The department was created on March 3, 1849.

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