Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Specialist

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Newark, NJ

$99,927 - $129,906 a year

Position: Public Affairs Specialist, GS 13

Division: Newark Field Office

Location: Newark, NJ

Working Hours: 8:15am - 5:00pm

Salary:

GS 13: $99,927.00 - $129,906.00

Full Performance level: GS 13

Number of Positions Available: 1

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Some travel may be required

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties :

Releases factual statements involving a complex array of sensitive issues.

Ensures approval for press conferences and media events from appropriate officials.

Evaluates and analyzes requests from the media to interview FBI officials regarding topics that are sensitive and/or controversial.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the national media and special interest groups including those with indifferent opposing goals.

Writes and disseminates national news releases to media representatives on issues that reflect the official position of the Director.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :

Communication

Communications and Media

Initiative

Problem Solving/Judgment

Strategic Thinking

GS 13 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 grade level.

Specialized experience is :

Responded orally and in writing to requests for information by media and to the public.

Reviewed current press articles or stories and communicated information to appropriate entities.

Disseminated (both orally and in writing) news releases and statements on issues of national significance; coordinated press conferences, news briefings, and interviews.

Responded to complex, critical, and sensitive issues in accordance with regulations.

Education

Education may not be substitued at this grade level.