Public Affairs Specialist

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

$139-181k

Full Time

16 days ago

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Job description

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-1035-14 grade level, some of your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to the following:

Serves as the expert authority on developing strategic national campaigns and public engagements to convey complex information about the OIG's oversight of NASA programs and operations to the public, congress, media, and OIG staff. All campaigns and information should reflect the professionalism, values, and accomplishments of the OIG
Develops and manages content strategies for social media platforms including conducting analytics on platform traffic, improving social media engagement, and approaches to increase public awareness of OIG products. Keeps abreast of new developments in communications and evolving technology.
Formulates long-and short-range communication plans. Identifies best practices and techniques for achieving the OIG's communication goals of reaching the broadest audience and creating awareness and visibility of the OIG's work via social media, radio, print, and broadcast platforms, videos, podcasts, news releases, feature articles, interviews, infographics, brand enhancement and web content management.
Works with the Assistant Inspector General for Audits and staff to develop public outreach and/or engagement plan for audit report and announcement issuance, findings, and recommendations. Makes recommendations to the IG and the DIG, Assistant Inspectors General, and Office of Counsel on most effective methods for implementation of the strategy.
Develops illustrations, infographics, photographs, maps, and other visual information products that meet visual communication standards and convey a clear, concise, and creative message. Works with audit teams, OIG's Advanced Data Analytics Program, and other offices to identify their needs for visual information products and develops strategies for managing the workflow of requests for services.
Serves as backup OIG spokesperson and responds to information requests from the news media and/or general public. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with information and public affairs officials at NASA, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency; and Pandemic Response Accountability Committee as well as members of the news media, specialized groups interested in the NASA programs and projects.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
Position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements.
Position requires the incumbent to successfully obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the experience required for the grade level to which you apply.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.

Planning and executing a public affairs program of major national scope and significance, involving the conveying of information about complex programs affecting a large and diverse number of people and programs.
Coordinating and directing special events and logistics; gathering input from various sources and developing varied approaches and strategies when responding to information requests.
Designing communication strategies, techniques and methods for the following: campaigns, interviews, demonstrations, and media background briefings; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with groups having conflicting interests and divergent points of views.
Managing a portfolio of media relations and communication projects that convey complex information to the press, public, and staff.
Developing and executing all aspects of press coverage including interviews, briefings, press releases, brochures and other information.
Experience in using software (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe, PowerBI, TweetDeck, Social Media Analytics and Drupal) and hardware to create visual designs for various publications, reports, presentations, social media postings and other products in support of audits and investigative activities as well as special events and projects.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. However, for the GS-14 grade level there are no substitutions.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

NASA OIG considers 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.