Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
What you'd do
This position is in Region 10, Public Affairs Office. About Region 10: Region 10. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
Major duties
You will: Lead and implement Public Affairs program to ensure statutory compliance, recognize treaty rights, deliver transparent and consistent communications, and achieve early, meaningful public involvement that advances environmental priorities. Provide strategic leadership and comprehensive supervisory management across communications, congressional, intergovernmental, tribal, and international portfolios to align programs with national priorities, ensure secure and equitable operations, and deliver effective stakeholder engagement and mission outcomes. Represent the organization and cultivate high-level partnerships to enhance collaboration, ensure policy clarity, and support informed decisions that advance organizational, regional, and agency priorities. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
What you need to qualify
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as planning, organizing, and overseeing communication activities; leading the development and implementation of communication strategies; and managing comprehensive external communications and outreach to the media, communities, interest groups, and the general public. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Communications and Media * Organizational Awareness Written Communication * Managing Employees Planning and Evaluating Partnering Technical Knowledge (Related to Position) * *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies. 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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.
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