Public Engagement Specialist
What you'd do
This position provides support to the Director of Public Liaison in researching and developing strategies to promote greater visibility and enhance the Office of Public Liaison in DOT mission-driven activities.
Major duties
As a Public Engagement Specialist, you will: Serve as a liaison between organizations and the transportation industry to research and develop strategies. Promote greater visibility and connection of overall policy objectives to enhance DOT's outreach through collaborative efforts. Integrate and align efforts with DOT's larger mission. Participate in discussions and activities, including interviews, meetings, and academic professional society functions. Conduct reviews and analyses of major transportation policy issues, problems, and proposals covering all modes of transportation. Prepare reports and other materials for transmittal to senior staff within the incumbent's portfolio. Respond to requests for information from the Director of Public Liaison, senior staff, interested Federal, local, and regional government. agencies/offices, and individuals, as required. The Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Office of Public Liaison is seeking a specialist to research, develop and implement strategies that increase visibility and strengthen public engagement in support of Department of Transportation's mission-driven activities.
What you need to qualify
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience in written and oral communication to prepare reports and interface/collaborate with managers, customers, sponsor organizations, and other stakeholders. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience developing strategic plans, providing recommendations to enhance program effectiveness, AND Experience researching methodologies and/or analyzing data needs. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience. To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include: Experience planning and/or making recommendations for a public liaison program. Experience analyzing data needs and providing summaries of information and/or developing and applying methods to solve problems regarding public liaison and affair programs. Experience using oral and written communication skills to foster public and/or customer acceptance of an organization's programs, policies, and initiatives. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-13 level; you must have experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Written and Oral Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Problem Solving (*) - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. For all types of consideration, 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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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