Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs, Public Affairs Office located in Washington, DC and is responsible for assisting the Division Chief in developing, planning, organizing, and directing public affairs programs of the Bureau.

Duties

Serves as Deputy Chief, Public Affairs Division, and is responsible for assisting the Division Chief in developing, planning, organizing, and directing public affairs programs for the Bureau.

Serves as advisor to the Division Chief, Assistant Director, and the Deputy Assistant Director for PGA on matters pertaining to the effective dissemination of information through the appropriate mass communications media.

Plans work, sets and adjusts schedules, deadlines, and priorities, and develops performance standards and methods to improve work.

Reviews work, and finds methods to improve production to ensure unit mission and administrative program support and customer service is provided to Bureau officials and employees, and provides support to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Conditions of Employment
The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Key Requirements

Must be U.S. Citizen or National

Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.

May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.

Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.

You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.

Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

MOBILITY PLAN
New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, at GS-1035-15, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below.

Applying knowledge of principles, methods, practices, techniques, and analytical methods of communication in order to function as a technical authority when engaging in liaison activities with the media and the general public; AND

Serving as an advisor to key executives on media issues; AND

Planning, designing and executing public affairs programs to inform and educate the general public and interest groups about the agency programs, activities and services; AND

Implementing and coordinating public information programs to support new or revised agency operational programs.

Education and Experience
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Quality Rating Factor (Preferred)

Skill in knowledge of principles, methods, practices, techniques, and analytical methods of communication in order to function as a technical authority when engaging in liaison activities with the media and the general public.

Skill in knowledge of planning, designing and executing public affairs programs to inform and educate the general public and specialized interest groups about programs, activities and services and implements and coordinates public information programs to support new or operational programs.

Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP)

Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;

Be rated well-qualified for the position [with a score of 85 or above OR rated Highly Qualified] based on the competencies listed above; and

Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

EEO Statement/Policy
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation
ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the human resources specialist listed on the vacancy announcement, or contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648‑8760 or send an email to reasonableaccommodations@atf.gov. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case‑by‑case basis.

Selective Service
If you were born male, on or 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.

Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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