Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is in Region 8, Immediate Office Division, Public Affairs Branch.

About Region 8 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14level defined as supervising staff responsible for developing and executing communication, outreach, media and event-planning strategies targeting a variety of audiences; analyzing information and developing tracking systems to monitor progress and formulate conclusions to support organizational activities; and advising senior leadership.

You will be assessed on the following competencies: Leadership. Interpersonal Skills. Political Savvy. Administration and Management. Coaching and Developing Others. Oral Communication.

Customer Service.

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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience. Major Duties:

You will: Plan, organize, direct, and oversee the activities of the Region's Public Affairs Branch, providing leadership and supervision for a staff of public affairs specialists, congressional liaisons, and related staff.

Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represent the organizational unit and Agency with a variety of functional area organizations.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

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