Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Serves as principal spokesperson for the JJPVAMC; liaison with local, regional and national media; public relations program manager; liaison to Federal, state, and local government officials and their staff members; and liaison to veteran service organizations (VSO's) and community groups. Directs media relations, publications services, congressional relations and strategic marketing/branding within the community and surrounding region as necessary to serve America's Veterans The incumbent analyzes internal and external information, draws conclusions and decides strategies for communication goals, using all forms of media to reach internal and external target audiences. Writing/editing informational materials (i.e. employee newsletter, weekly bulletin, news releases, radio and TV scripts, and social media) for JJPVAMC management, staff, volunteers, patients and others who contribute to the JJPVAMC effectiveness and responsiveness. The PAO facilitates the interaction of congressional representatives and their staff with VA staff during facility visits and other significant events. Responsible for assessing effectiveness of internal and external communications and developing programs to address changing needs. The incumbent is expected to have a cursory understanding of both Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Incumbent should be capable of managing and executing the facility's Crisis Communication plan in the event of an emergency. Responding to media inquiries in a timely manner with allowable, accurate, transparent information is critical. Incumbent will be required to work with any staff or member of the New York congressional delegation or other elected officials by providing updates. Incumbent should demonstrate an ability to lead, execute and brief the facility's leadership team on all aspects of Communication. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 7:
30 am to 4:
00 pm (Based on the needs of the service) Telework:
Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/PD20G32O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/08/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
The supervisor assigns work in terms of priorities and objectives and is available for consultation in resolving controversial issues. The public affairs specialist independently plans and carries out the projects, selecting the approaches and methods to be used in completing assignments. Projects are reviewed to determine that objectives are met, for compliance with agency policies and conformance with broad program goals and other national priorities. Develops campaign or program guidelines for headquarters and field offices use, defining the scope and parameters for implementing campaigns and providing suggested activities, materials to be used, deadlines and reporting requirements. Plans, implements, and evaluates information programs in specifically assigned product categories. Speaks to a variety of groups and participates in meetings to promote the dissemination of information concerning consumer safety programs. Reviews area office plans for consistency with overall objectives of national program and recommends follow-up procedures. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with national organizations interested in consumer safety programs. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ReasoningCommunicationCommunications and MediaInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational AwarenessTechnical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
sedentary, walking, lifting of paper less than 5 lbs. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serves as principal spokesperson for the JJPVAMC; liaison with local, regional and national media; public relations program manager; liaison to Federal, state, and local government officials and their staff members; and liaison to veteran service organizations (VSO's) and community groups. Directs media relations, publications services, congressional relations and strategic marketing/branding within the community and surrounding region as necessary to serve America's Veterans The incumbent analyzes internal and external information, draws conclusions and decides strategies for communication goals, using all forms of media to reach internal and external target audiences. Writing/editing informational materials (i.e. employee newsletter, weekly bulletin, news releases, radio and TV scripts, and social media) for JJPVAMC management, staff, volunteers, patients and others who contribute to the JJPVAMC effectiveness and responsiveness. The PAO facilitates the interaction of congressional representatives and their staff with VA staff during facility visits and other significant events. Responsible for assessing effectiveness of internal and external communications and developing programs to address changing needs. The incumbent is expected to have a cursory understanding of both Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Incumbent should be capable of managing and executing the facility's Crisis Communication plan in the event of an emergency. Responding to media inquiries in a timely manner with allowable, accurate, transparent information is critical. Incumbent will be required to work with any staff or member of the New York congressional delegation or other elected officials by providing updates. Incumbent should demonstrate an ability to lead, execute and brief the facility's leadership team on all aspects of Communication. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 7:
30 am to 4:
00 pm (Based on the needs of the service) Telework:
Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/PD20G32O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/08/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
The supervisor assigns work in terms of priorities and objectives and is available for consultation in resolving controversial issues. The public affairs specialist independently plans and carries out the projects, selecting the approaches and methods to be used in completing assignments. Projects are reviewed to determine that objectives are met, for compliance with agency policies and conformance with broad program goals and other national priorities. Develops campaign or program guidelines for headquarters and field offices use, defining the scope and parameters for implementing campaigns and providing suggested activities, materials to be used, deadlines and reporting requirements. Plans, implements, and evaluates information programs in specifically assigned product categories. Speaks to a variety of groups and participates in meetings to promote the dissemination of information concerning consumer safety programs. Reviews area office plans for consistency with overall objectives of national program and recommends follow-up procedures. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with national organizations interested in consumer safety programs. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ReasoningCommunicationCommunications and MediaInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational AwarenessTechnical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
sedentary, walking, lifting of paper less than 5 lbs. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
1035 Public Affairs - Salary Range:
$105,417 to $137,045 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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