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Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Department of the Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
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Summary

This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of External Relations. As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Deputy Chief, Office of External Relations), you will work with the Chief leading day-to-day work with the OEX team, including oversight of employee communications, social media and tour and visitor center operations, and will work with other offices to provide counsel on their communication objectives.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/12/2024 to 09/25/2024
Salary
$139,395 to - $181,216 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
District of Columbia, DC
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
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
24-BEP-446-P
Control number
809084400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

Duties

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As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Deputy Chief, Office of External Relations), you will:

  • Coordinate and manage all public relations activities and public information activities for the Bureau. This includes congressional, public and media, social media oversight, internal and external communications, special projects, the BEP Tour and Visitor Centers, the Historical Resource Center, marketing and public sales, numismatic and philatelic shows. Responsibilities also include working with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors staff on currency education programs.
  • Direct the execution of an effective external relations program to ensure the timely and accurate release of information and responses to the general public, news media, Congressional staff, and numerous stakeholders.
  • Manage a wide scope of internal and external communication needs of the Bureau. Internally, this includes working with Bureau Directorates and Offices to identify long-term communication needs. Externally, this includes Congressional and media relations, local, national and international audiences throughout both the broadcast, print and social media.
  • Oversee the written materials produced by Bureau employees which includes press releases, issue papers, briefing materials, talking points, feature articles, op-ed pieces, speeches, congressional inquiries, film treatments, scripts, and informational brochures about the Bureau.
  • Supervise the management of the Office of External Relations Division Managers and programs - ensuring implementation and administration of public education, informational outreach initiatives, and special events and projects.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 24-BEP-445. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résume.

Key Requirements:
  1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  2. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

  • Assisting with managing official communications that convey information related to an organizations products, programs, and policies; AND
  • Managing or leading a team of public affairs specialists who handle media relations for a professional organization; AND
  • Collaborating with others to develop a variety of digital communications such as websites, social media, videos, or digital signage; AND
  • Assisting with the planning and execution of special projects or events.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • We offer opportunities for telework.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • Undergo an income tax verification
  • Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Project Management, Technical, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills.

Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories; Gold (highest quality category), Silver (middle quality category), or Bronze (minimally qualified category), depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

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