Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
DutiesServes as the authoritative technical consultant and subject matter expert on all GHSD matters relating to communications and global health public affairs and performs work of broad scope and a
high degree of cross-functional complexity.Develops new methods and approaches in planning, integrating, and evaluating the overall global health public affairs program for the Department; counsels agency management on
the formulation and articulation of an overall approach to global health.Independently prepares, reviews, edits, and approves certain technical and non-technical documents to include speeches, press releases, and articles for external magazines, newspapers, and newsletters published by technical organizationsEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by programs, creating meaningful dialogue, and interchanges to increase understanding and acceptance of GHSD s policies and programs.Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank; makes or approves selections for subordinate nonsupervisory positions.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship is required.Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit:
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/ QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
-Experience serving as a technical consultant on communications and public affairs for an organization. -Experience working to undertake public affairs efforts that support major initiatives and that substantially affect the perception or understanding of global health issues.-Experience planning and assigning work, evaluating work performance, giving advice, counseling or instructing employees on both administrative matters and resolving complaints.-Experience understanding media operations and patterns of interaction between media and the government. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities:
Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others;Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances;Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress;Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; andCapacity to see the job through.EducationEducation requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.Additional informationFor reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note:
Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement, will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Knowledge of the media environment as well as the principles and techniques of journalism.Ability to deal with conflicting demands and handle multiple projects simultaneously under extremely tight deadlines.Ability to prepare speeches, presentations, or testimony for use at conferences, meetingsAbility to work effectively with staff, senior officials, and congress on foreign and domestic issues.Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate.Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated Well Qualified for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.You may preview questions for this vacancy.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
high degree of cross-functional complexity.Develops new methods and approaches in planning, integrating, and evaluating the overall global health public affairs program for the Department; counsels agency management on
the formulation and articulation of an overall approach to global health.Independently prepares, reviews, edits, and approves certain technical and non-technical documents to include speeches, press releases, and articles for external magazines, newspapers, and newsletters published by technical organizationsEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by programs, creating meaningful dialogue, and interchanges to increase understanding and acceptance of GHSD s policies and programs.Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank; makes or approves selections for subordinate nonsupervisory positions.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship is required.Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit:
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/ QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
-Experience serving as a technical consultant on communications and public affairs for an organization. -Experience working to undertake public affairs efforts that support major initiatives and that substantially affect the perception or understanding of global health issues.-Experience planning and assigning work, evaluating work performance, giving advice, counseling or instructing employees on both administrative matters and resolving complaints.-Experience understanding media operations and patterns of interaction between media and the government. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities:
Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others;Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances;Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress;Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; andCapacity to see the job through.EducationEducation requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.Additional informationFor reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note:
Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement, will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Knowledge of the media environment as well as the principles and techniques of journalism.Ability to deal with conflicting demands and handle multiple projects simultaneously under extremely tight deadlines.Ability to prepare speeches, presentations, or testimony for use at conferences, meetingsAbility to work effectively with staff, senior officials, and congress on foreign and domestic issues.Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate.Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated Well Qualified for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.You may preview questions for this vacancy.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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