Director of Public Affairs

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This position is part of the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, Department of Energy.

National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project.

The NQ-04 pay band is equivalent to the GS-15 grade levels. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review.

http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NQ-03/GS-14 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Ability to conduct a nation-wide public affairs program Responsible for planning, developing, and communicating the organization's technical programs, policies, and activities across multiple Federal agencies and to internal and external populations.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g.

June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.

Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As the Director of Public Affairs, you will: Lead external and internal communications; develop and execute strategic communications strategy for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP).

Manage all requests for information and correspondence with the media and public regarding U.S.

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program equities, in coordination with the Department of Navy and Department of Energy Public Affairs.

Serve as the public affairs expert and strategic advisor for the Naval Reactors Director and Deputy Director. Lead executive branch outreach efforts with senior U.S. government officials and U.S.

Navy officers regarding Naval Reactors public affairs. Lead Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program emergency response and crisis communications efforts.

Lead a small team of one military public affairs officer and two enlisted public affairs specialists. Manage of all Naval Reactors public affairs publications.