PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST GS 12/13

Position: Public Affairs Specialist, GS 12/13

Division: CJIS Division

Unit: CJIS Front Office

Location: Clarksburg, WV

Working Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Salary: GS 12: $77,488.00-$100,739.00 GS 13: $92,143.00-$119,787.00

Full Performance level: GS 13

Number of Positions Available: 1

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance.

Mission Statement

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties

• Responds to requests for information from the press and public.
• Prepares and disseminates local news releases/inquiries and statements that reflect the official position of the FBI by coordinating pertinent facts with Divisions.
• Participates in briefing news media representatives on the Division’s programs and activities.
• Maintains liaison with media agency personnel to ensure an effective working relationship.
• Assists in solving complex inquiries related to public affairs problems.
• Develops communications plans by considering such items as specific topics or aspects to emphasize, the most effective media to use in communicating with intended audiences, and the kind of information various groups want or need.
• Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of communication plans and advises management if efforts should be discontinued, emphasis changed or coverage expanded in improving intercommunication between organization and various audiences through media utilization.
• Develops, coordinates, and supports community outreach and education efforts while maintaining effective internal and external working relationships.)

Qualifications and Evaluations

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.

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.

If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Communication
• Communications and Media
• Initiative
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Interpersonal Ability

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS 12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE is:

• Responded orally and in writing to requests for information by the media and public.
• Reviewed current press articles or stories and communicated information to appropriate entities.
• Disseminated (both orally and in writing) national news releases and statements of national significance; and coordinated press conferences.

GS 13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 12 grade level. SE is:

• Responded orally and in writing to requests for information by media, and to the public.
• Reviewed current press articles or stories and communicated information to appropriate entities.
• Disseminated (both orally and in writing) news releases and statements on issues of national significance; coordinated press conferences, news briefings, and interviews.
• Responded to complex, critical, and sensitive issues in accordance with Bureau regulations.

Education

Education may not be used to qualify at these grade levels.

How to Apply

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