Duties

As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, your responsibilities would include, but would not be limited to: Managing all inquiries from the media and press and serves as the OIG's primary spokesperson. Preparing and editing organizational publications for internal and external audiences. Achieving communication goals through a variety of methods such as press releases, social media, web communications, radio and television coverage, podcasts, feature articles, personal appearances, press briefings, news conferences, brand enhancement, and visual elements for reports and website (including photography, videography, layout, and design). Providing leadership to staff working on external and internal communication projects, including internal events that address organizational needs. Overseeing staff who are responsible for creating interactive, comprehensive dynamic reports with audio, video, infographics, and interactive charts and graphs. Assuring implementation by subordinate staff of the goals and objectives of an agency-wide program. Implementing established goals and objectives; assesses measures that evaluate performance; and makes recommendations for program improvement. Ensuring that OIG staff are kept up to date on developments within the OIG and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) through email notifications, internally produced informational products, Intranet postings, and other means. Ensures that meetings, awareness items, messaging and communications products do not conflict with the policies and objectives of related programs. Organizing, plans, designs, and carries out media outreach and communication strategies. Developing plans for informational campaigns about agency programs. Representing the OIG in meetings with high-level officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ), other agencies, vendors, and members of external organizations. Presenting results of assessments and studies (which may be complex or controversial), negotiates agreements, and influences approval and implementation of agency-wide solutions and plans. Developing internal communication strategies for effective communication throughout the OIG. Leveraging new developments in communication and technology to improve the quality and timeliness of announcements and release of completed OIG work involving animation, web applications, graphic design tools, streaming media, and digital video. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of the media, and counterparts at relevant government agencies, including the DOJ and CIGIE, as well as at private and public organizations interested in the OIG's work. Providing leadership and authoritative advice and developing authoritative policy in the areas of communications. Identifies and resolves, as applicable, unique issues where no policy exists, recommending innovative actions to address new needs and issues.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level obtained in the public sector. Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, examples of specialized experience would typically include, but not be limited to: -Serving as a senior public affairs advisor for an organization within a Federal agency with responsibility for planning, developing, and communicating information about the organization's products, accomplishments, and mission across various platforms in coordination with the agency's leadership; - Overseeing the day-to-day work a Communications Office in a Federal agency and staff; - Coordinating preparation of medial releases, social media and video content, and other forms of communication with the public; - Planning and producing special programs and events; - Engaging in and coordinating aspects of the organization's graphic design, photography and videography, and web content; - Addressing public affairs matters for the organization on a national scale; and - Leading the strategy for the organization's internal communications. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent). Drug Testing: This job has been identified as "testing designated" under our Drug-Free Workplace Program. Therefore, you must satisfactorily complete a drug test prior to being hired. The agency will schedule, provide and pay for the drug test. Once on board, you will be subject to random drug testing. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The CTAP/ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for CTAP/ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is at: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. ** PROBATIONARY INFORMATION: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: -Your performance and conduct; -The needs and interests of the agency; -Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and -Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Other Information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf 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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.