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Location of position:
GSA Office of Inspector General
1800 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20405
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
04/21/2023 to 05/02/2023
$64,957 - $145,617 per year
GS 09 - 13
FEW vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13 - The full performance level of this position is GS-13.
No
No
J-2023-01 MP
721268400
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Your application will be considered if you are a: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.
As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will support the OIG’s communications and external affairs program, which includes communications with various OIG stakeholders. Specific responsibilities may include the following duties:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
The GS-9 salary range starts at $64,957 per year. The GS-11 salary range starts at $78,592 per year. The GS-12 salary range starts at $94,199 per year. The GS-13 salary range starts at $112,015 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-9 LEVEL:
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is experience conveying information to an organization’s internal or external stakeholders; developing content for the web and intranet sites on routine matters; providing information on agency programs; assisting higher level specialists with the preparation of news releases, talking points, fact sheets, and brochures; assisting with the organization and support of special events; and using digital communications tools.
OR
Completion of a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. To be creditable, graduate education must directly reflect the job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position.
OR
Combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL:
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is experience independently performing work that demonstrates a sound working knowledge of communications and public affairs principles. Such experience includes analyzing, selecting and preparing information materials; planning, executing, or evaluating communications campaigns to convey information to an organization’s internal or external audiences; and responding to media questions on regular organizational activities.
OR
Completion of a PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree; or three years of progressively higher level graduate education (above a Bachelor's degree) leading to a PhD degree. To be creditable, graduate education must directly reflect the job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position.
OR
Combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate level education.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL:
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is experience planning or evaluating public affairs and internal communications programs and projects; initiating public and internal awareness activities; developing proactive outreach; planning, executing, and evaluating communications campaigns to convey information to an organization’s internal or external audiences; developing and presenting informational material to achieve understanding of various points of view or concepts from stakeholders with varying levels of understanding and different interests; and responding to media questions regarding organizational activities.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL:
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is experience planning and evaluating public affairs and internal communications programs and projects; initiating and executing public and internal awareness activities; proactive outreach; developing and presenting informational material to achieve understanding of various points of view or concepts from stakeholders with varying levels understanding and different interests; coordinating responses to external inquiries and serving as a spokesperson.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name and email address. For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA OIG employee, you are not required to submit an SF-50.
If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.
If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:
(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.
(b) Copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).
If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s People With Disabilities page.
If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS for more information.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
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