This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/565364600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Office of Communications, National Park Service (NPS) Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The incumbent serves as the Chief of Public Affairs and Chief Spokesperson for the NPS. He/she develops, implements, and manages national communications strategies; advises senior management; supervises a team of Public Affairs Specialists; and provides guidance to Public Affairs Officers across the NPS. The position reports to the Assistant Director, Communications.
Learn more about this agency04/10/2020 to 04/30/2020
$121,316 - $157,709 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
WO-1614-DDOP-20-10788465-ST
565364600
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Open to status candidates, VEOA, Land Management and Career Transition eligibles and those eligibe for special/noncompetitive hiring authorities to include Public Land Corps.
The major duties of the Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist position include but are not limited to the following:
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.
Physical Demands: The work requires a minimum physical exertion. Long hours and stressful situations are common.
Working Conditions: The work is usually performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Occasional site visits may be required to parks, program sites, or field offices for meetings or events. The incumbent may be required to work outside in all weather conditions to address emerging issues, breaking news, or to support special events. In addition, the incumbent may be called to work unscheduled hours at any time and may be expected to support major events that occur on holidays and weekend.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/30/2020.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/30/2020. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/565364600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
Please visit find a park for additional park information.