Public Affairs Specialist
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is located at Travis, AFB, CA. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Major duties
Coordinate with leadership to ensure messages and products are disseminated to subordinate Markets and provides feedback as appropriate. Evaluate reach and effectiveness of communications to adjust plans/products as necessary to optimize messaging content and delivery in support of organizational priorities. Develop messaging, communications plans in support of media and products for targeted audiences. Assess media coverage of activities to recommend methods and techniques for disseminating information that will increase public awareness and stakeholder support. Provide guidance for all protocol aspects of both departments within the organization.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) coordinating a public affairs program; 2) developing communications strategies for public communication programs to deliver messages through multiple communications outlets; 3) executing a variety of special visits and other events. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS- 11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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