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Public Affairs Specialist

Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
This job announcement has closed

Summary

Join the FBI Richmond Field Office as a Public Affairs Specialist where you will have the opportunity to support investigative operations and outreach. As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will coordinate and organize media outreach, proactively develop media content, respond to crisis events, and manage social media. You will play a key role in executing the FBIs communications strategy in support of the FBI's mission to protect the American people.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
05/09/2023 to 05/23/2023
Salary
$72,001 to - $112,190 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Richmond, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
DESTIMP-11959842-23-AZ
Control number
724706500

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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  • Remains updated on national issues, current events, and late breaking news affecting the Bureau.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with the national media and other specialized groups including those with indifferent or opposing goals.
  • Evaluates and analyzes requests from the media to interview FBI officials, particularly those at the highest levels regarding topics that are of a sensitive and or controversial nature.
  • Proactively reviews, conducts research, and gathers information from various sources on potential issues.
  • Writes and disseminates to local and national print and broadcast media representatives, national news releases and statements on issues of national significance that reflect the official position of the Director.
  • Releases factual statements involving a complex array of sensitive issues.
  • Responds to requests for information from the media or designates and appropriates spokesperson or information source.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
  • Some travel may be required

Qualifications

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.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal Ability
  • Communication
  • Communications and Media
  • Problem Solving/Judgment
Specialized Experience (SE):

GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Drafted press releases, social media posts, and/or presentations for internal or external dissemination
  • Supported crisis management response by engaging media, attending meetings, and/or preparing content for release
  • Coordinated public awareness campaigns in order to gather information
  • Liaised with members of the media and trusted organizations in order to maintain effective working relationships and share information
GS 12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Drafted press releases, social media posts, and/or presentations for internal or external dissemination
  • Collaborated on designing/implementing proactive public outreach regarding initiatives and programs
  • Deployed to crisis incidents to engage with media and other agencies
  • Coordinated public awareness campaigns in order to gather information regarding investigative matters
  • Liaised with members of the media and trusted organizations to maintain effective working relationships and share information

Education

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D OR equivlaent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M, if related

GS 12: Education may not be substituted for Specialized Experience for this grade level

Additional information

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

How you will be evaluated

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

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.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.

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