Our fast-paced environment consists of challenging and rewarding work, training opportunities, and the potential for advancement. The Selective Service System offers competitive wages, the Thrift Savings Plan with matching funds (similar to a 401k savings program), extensive health care benefits (dental and vision coverage available), paid vacation time, and a host of unique work-life benefit options that include tele-work options as well as alternate and flexible work schedules for most positions.
The Selective Service System is an independent agency whose mission is to (1) maintain a system that can promptly and efficiently furnish untrained manpower for induction into the Armed Forces during a national emergency and (2) provide an Alternative Service Program to men classified as conscientious objectors during a time of national emergency or draft.
This position is part of the National Headquarters Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (PIA) Directorate at the Selective Service System. PIA is responsible for internal and external communications with key emphasis on creating and promoting and registration awareness and informing the public. The Directorate also serves as liaison to state and local governments and manages records, publications, and forms management. Incumbent performs assignments to support effective communications between SSS and other government agencies, external partners and the general public. Incumbent develops and publishes a wide variety of graphic and video materials for advertising and social media outreach. Incumbent performs a variety of administrative and support functions to include preparation of correspondence and other materials, maintain files and historical records.
Summary
Our fast-paced environment consists of challenging and rewarding work, training opportunities, and the potential for advancement. The Selective Service System offers competitive wages, the Thrift Savings Plan with matching funds (similar to a 401k savings program), extensive health care benefits (dental and vision coverage available), paid vacation time, and a host of unique work-life benefit options that include tele-work options as well as alternate and flexible work schedules for most positions.
The Selective Service System is an independent agency whose mission is to (1) maintain a system that can promptly and efficiently furnish untrained manpower for induction into the Armed Forces during a national emergency and (2) provide an Alternative Service Program to men classified as conscientious objectors during a time of national emergency or draft.
This position is part of the National Headquarters Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (PIA) Directorate at the Selective Service System. PIA is responsible for internal and external communications with key emphasis on creating and promoting and registration awareness and informing the public. The Directorate also serves as liaison to state and local governments and manages records, publications, and forms management. Incumbent performs assignments to support effective communications between SSS and other government agencies, external partners and the general public. Incumbent develops and publishes a wide variety of graphic and video materials for advertising and social media outreach. Incumbent performs a variety of administrative and support functions to include preparation of correspondence and other materials, maintain files and historical records.
As a Public Affairs Specialist (DEU) new at the GS-1035-7/9/11 ,some of your typical work assignments may include under supervision:
Coordinates, schedules, and corresponds with senior staffs, congressional and legislative staffs and outside agencies to arrange for meetings and, or, present briefings. Routinely arranges media interviews and appearances for the Director and other senior staff members.
Applies a variety of public affairs acumen and communication skills to help develop outreach and advertising-like campaigns aimed at enhancing the public's understanding the Agency's mission and issues related to "registration awareness".
Plans, coordinates, and disseminates information relating to the organization's programs through multiple avenues, including print, social media and digital communications (i.e., websites, email, and social media channels), news media, and other methods.
Oversees the implementation, coordination, distribution of materials, for the agency's participation in the national Exhibits at national conferences. Assists in the evaluation and reconciliation of records, payments, and budget for the exhibits program.
Facilitates ways the Agency can work more closely with the media and/or stakeholder groups to communicate with 17-25 year old audiences and influencer groups impacted by our programs.
Assists with designs and media products for information campaigns and promotional programs about Selective Service registration, history, missions, roles, and requirements to external and internal audiences. Research, writes, produces and distributes original material to include, speeches, , interviews, Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for media distribution via print medium, radio and TV medium, social and digital media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, podcasting, YouTube, and websites, etc.)
Write, edits, and contributes to the Agency's newsletters, materials, and publications, including planning and writing articles/narratives. In coordination with senior staff members finalizes editing and prepares materials for publication. Uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Communicates information in a succinct and organized manner and produce written information, which may include technical information. Routinely arranges and prep for VIP, Congressional, media interviews and appearances for the Director and other senior staff members.
Assists with routine administrative activities and budget and contract preparation and planning, and audits.
May be required to complete a probationary period.
Must be suitable to complete a favorable background investigation.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
For GS- 07 - I have completed one (1) year of work experience equivalent to a GS-05 applying knowledge and skill in public awareness and communication methods and adaptation of approaches in developing new information materials and formats aimed at enhancing the public's understanding of significant agency programs and issues. Skill working with standard office automated applications such as photo composition, technical competence with miscellaneous equipment. OR
I have completed one (1) full academic year of graduate education or superior academic achievement.
For GS- 09 - I have completed one (1) full years or more equivalent to a GS-07 of specialized experience utilizing methods and techniques to the solution of complex public affairs problems such as developing and presenting informational material to achieve understanding of various points of view or concepts from publics with varying levels of understanding and different interests and perspectives on the subjects; employing a number of information gathering techniques in collecting and analyzing public reaction to information programs; and developing recommendations for management in improving the agency's communication with the general public and specialized groups. OR
I possess a master's degree OR I have completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D.
For GS-11 - I have completed one (1) full years or more equivalent to a GS-09 in establishing the need for information materials to support Agency programs; uses a variety of methods and techniques in achieving communication goals; and provides news releases, feature articles, speeches, fact sheets, background papers, public services announcements, website content, etc., to Region Headquarters and National Headquarters offices. OR
I possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or I have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.,
The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
* You must also possess the qualifying specialized experience and/or education as described in OPM's occupational requirements.
Additional information
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans). Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 70 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For Category Rating: Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Communication and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
External Awareness: Identifies and understands economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.
Organization Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Cover Letter: A cover letter is expected and not to exceed two pages. It will be reviewed by the hiring manager(s) for skills relative to the requirements and duties within this announcement. You should address your abilities and experience in using a variety of computer graphic, equipment and photo editing software not limited to: Microsoft, Adobe, Photoshop, GIF, JPEG, layouts, Macromedia or other similar file products.
Your Resume: (if you submit a personally developed resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format, be sure to include a detailed description of your job-related qualifications, beginning/ending dates, and hours worked per week, for each paid and non-paid position you included).
Performance Appraisal OR a written statement as to why one can not be provided must be submitted (applies to current Federal service employees). Your performance appraisal must be your most recent (within the previous 18 months) performance appraisal.
SF-50 (Applies to current or former Federal service employees) To allow us to verify that you meet Time In Grade (TIG) requirements, provide any of the following SF-50s:
Competitive or Career-ladder promotion to your highest grade (this does not include 120 day temporary promotions)
With-In-Grade (WGI) increase at your highest grade (this does not include quality step increases (QSI)s
Competitive career/career-conditional appointment to your highest grade SF-50 at your highest grade held, that is at least one year older than the announcement closing date.
College Transcripts: that reflect the required degree and/or course work. You may submit official, unofficial, or a self-certified list of course titles, grades earned, completion dates, and the number of semester or quarter hours earned.
Note: If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified".
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Cover Letter: A cover letter is expected and not to exceed two pages. It will be reviewed by the hiring manager(s) for skills relative to the requirements and duties within this announcement. You should address your abilities and experience in using a variety of computer graphic, equipment and photo editing software not limited to: Microsoft, Adobe, Photoshop, GIF, JPEG, layouts, Macromedia or other similar file products.
Your Resume: (if you submit a personally developed resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format, be sure to include a detailed description of your job-related qualifications, beginning/ending dates, and hours worked per week, for each paid and non-paid position you included).
Performance Appraisal OR a written statement as to why one can not be provided must be submitted (applies to current Federal service employees). Your performance appraisal must be your most recent (within the previous 18 months) performance appraisal.
SF-50 (Applies to current or former Federal service employees) To allow us to verify that you meet Time In Grade (TIG) requirements, provide any of the following SF-50s:
Competitive or Career-ladder promotion to your highest grade (this does not include 120 day temporary promotions)
With-In-Grade (WGI) increase at your highest grade (this does not include quality step increases (QSI)s
Competitive career/career-conditional appointment to your highest grade SF-50 at your highest grade held, that is at least one year older than the announcement closing date.
College Transcripts: that reflect the required degree and/or course work. You may submit official, unofficial, or a self-certified list of course titles, grades earned, completion dates, and the number of semester or quarter hours earned.
Note: If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified".
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
