Public Affairs Specialists

About the role

• Job Listing ID: 4102937
• Job Title: Public Affairs Specialist
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
• Job Location: Portland
• Date Posted: 08/31/2024
• Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided
• Shift: Not Provided
• Duration of Job: Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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Summary

As a Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Communications in Portland, OR, the incumbent manages key components of the communications program, develops strategies to convey the agency's message, and informs the public about the agency's programs and activities.

Salary ranges

• GS-09: $64,504-$83,854
• GS-11: $78,044-$101,454
• GS-12: $93,543-$121,601

As the Public Affairs Specialist in this position, you will

Manage internal and external communications for the Office of Communications Deputy State Director; serving as the spokesperson for the agency on certain issues.

Assist with fire information, providing content for the agency's social media platforms and website.

Communicate issues related to the implementation of range policy, resource management plans, and the National Fire Plan.

Note: Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Promotion to the full performance level (GS-12) is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

• In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below.
• Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
• If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

For GS-09

A. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following:

• (1) assisting with the production of a broad range of creative, informative print, electronic and digital products in support of the organization's communication objectives;
• (2) writing a variety of public affairs materials to reach targeted audiences;
• (3) assisting in planning, writing and editing news articles; graphic design, web, journalism and photography to convey information about an organization;
• (4) communicating organizational programs, activities and/or functions to local communities.
• OR

B. Education: Successful completion of at least master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. This education must demonstrate possession of the knowledges, skills and abilities to perform the work of this position.

Note

• You must submit a copy of your transcripts as proof of any claimed education.
• OR

• C.
• Combination: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience.
• To calculate your combined amount, first determine the amount of your specialized experience as a percentage of the requirement listed in A above.
• Then determine the amount of your education as a percentage of the requirement listed in B above; then add the two percentages.
• The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

For GS-11

A. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following:

• (1) overseeing arrangements with the media involving mission related activities;
• (2) developing recommendations for stimulating interest public lands, or similar focus, activities and programs;

• (3) analyzing new media technology that enhances engagement; and
• (4) designing information programs to assure effective com...
• Job Classification: Public Relations Specialists

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Compensation

Salary: Not Provided

Experience Required: See Job Summary

• Education Required: None
• Minimum Age: N/A
• Gender: N/A