Public Affairs Specialist

Full Job Description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-TNM-12886513-MS.

To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in federal service.

Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.

Specialized Experience is defined as performing the following types of duties: developing news releases, fact sheets, talking points, and related materials for publication in printed media; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with media; and conducting workshops, seminars, and other meetings with various audiences.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Major Duties:

If selected for this position, you will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist with the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Tennessee.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Plans and implements comprehensive public affairs campaigns to enhance understanding of USAO initiatives.

Advises management on public information matters.

Organizes and coordinates new media interviews with program staff and oversees arrangements with media representatives involving program activities, press conferences, and other media events.

Plans and directs special events, workshops, seminars, and other meetings with various organizations.

Serves as official liaison with staff members of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Provides expert advisory services to staff at the district level.

Prepares magazine and newspaper articles for publication in national publications and develops articles for district distribution.

Serves as the specialist for the district Law Enforcement Coordination Program. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.