Public Affairs Specialist.

Typical Duties

Advise FLETC personnel and others involved in activity operations on handling problems and incidents related to the organization’s programs.

Communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals nationwide to coordinate, negotiate, and execute marketing strategies, including senior law‑enforcement, training, legal officials in federal, state, and local governments, vendors, media marketing personnel, and all levels of management in government and the private sector.

Plan, coordinate, and conduct tours of the FLETC facilities.

Draft articles, press releases, and speeches for the FLETC Director and other senior‑level officials for specialized trade publics.

Assist with the implementation of professional marketing strategies to market FLETC training programs.

Use and maintain FLETC Official Social Media platforms to communicate FLETC’s mission and training to stakeholders.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with print and broadcast media representatives to disseminate information or answer inquiries about FLETC’s operations or activities.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Must successfully pass a background investigation.

Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time‑in‑grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section.

This is a bargaining‑unit covered position represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).

Must possess and maintain a valid state‑issued driver’s license to conduct official government business.

Direct deposit for payroll is required.

Position is eligible for telework only according to agency policy; it is not a remote position.

Occasional travel, overtime, weekend, and federal holiday work may be required.

This position is Emergency Essential and is required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions, including localized emergencies.

Qualifications
GS‑09

– one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑07 level in the federal service using messaging campaigns to collect, assemble, prepare, and disseminate information to convey agency policies, programs, and actions to internal and external audiences; or successful completion of a master’s (or equivalent) graduate degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and graduate education.

GS‑11

– one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑09 level in planning and implementing communication strategies that convey organizational policies, programs, and actions; or successful completion of a Ph.D. (or equivalent) graduate degree; or an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience.

GS‑12

– at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑11 level evaluated for a public affairs program’s effectiveness; writing comprehensive materials to increase public understanding; and maintaining working relationships with media and internal/external personnel. No education substitution exists for this level.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Time‑in‑Grade

– Current GS employees, or those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.

Additional Information
Background Investigation – All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for suitability as a condition of placement.

Physical Demands – The work is generally sedentary and does not require unusual physical effort.

Work Environment – Most work is performed in an office setting with occasional travel; on‑site presence at the Center is required for guided tours, event coordination, media interactions, and content creation.

Legal Notice – The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before a conditional offer; applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation may submit a written complaint.

Inclusion – The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, and disabled veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30 % or more. Veterans with 100 % disability may be eligible for authorized occupational reassignment.

Benefits – Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and part‑time/full‑time status. Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits information.

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