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Public Affairs Specialist, GS 11/12
This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Open to ALL U.S. Citizens. All federal employees who opted into the Deferred Resignation program (DRP) MUST resign prior to appointment in their new position. Position: Public Affairs Specialist, GS 11/12 Division: Minneapolis Field Office Location: Minneapolis, MN Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on the needs of the office. Salary: GS 11: $80,609.00 - $104,786.00 GS 12: $96,616.00 - $125,606.00 Full Performance level: GS 12 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-SCI clearance Some travel may be required Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required. The public affairs specialist may be required to stand for long hours in indoor and outdoor locations. May be required to lift gear up to 20 pounds. May be subject to weekend or overnight deployment, as required. Occasional travel may be required. Work Environment: Work is often performed in a typical office setting or similar surroundings. May also be required to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings as needed, including at crime scenes, joint information centers, and emergency operations centers Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Major Duties: Reviews requests for information, interviews, or access from the media, entertainment industry, special interest groups, the general public and/or employees. Prepares or edits organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including employee newsletters and reports. Plans and coordinates the dissemination of information, priorities, jurisdiction, and mission to the national and international news media, the general public, and other individuals and organizations. Remains updated on national issues, current events, and late breaking news affecting the Bureau. Establishes and maintains relationships with the national media and other specialized groups including those with indifferent or opposing goals. Evaluates and analyzes requests from the media to interview FBI officials, particularly those at the highest levels regarding topics that are of a sensitive and or controversial nature. Proactively reviews, conducts research, and gathers information from various sources on potential issues. Writes and disseminates to local and national print and broadcast media representatives, national news releases and statements on issues of national significance that reflect the official position of the Director. Releases factual statements involving a complex array of sensitive issues. 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. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Communication Communications and Media Customer Service Initiative Interpersonal Ability Problem Solving/Judgment Specialized Experience (SE): GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. Drafted press releases, social media posts, and/or presentations for internal or external dissemination Supported crisis management response by engaging media, attending meetings, and/or preparing content for release Coordinated public awareness campaigns in order to gather information Liaised with members of the media and trusted organizations in order to maintain effective working relationships and share information GS 12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. Establishes and maintains relationships with the national media and other specialized groups including those with indifferent or opposing goals. Proactively reviews, conducts research, and gathers information from various sources on potential issues. Writes and disseminates to local and national print and broadcast media representatives, national news releases and statements on issues of national significance that reflect the official position of an organization. Releases factual statements involving a complex array of sensitive issues. Responds to requests for information from the media or designates and appropriates spokesperson or information source. Education: All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. GS 12: Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. How to Apply: For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. Required Documents To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents (if applicable): College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. What to Expect Next Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process. Additional Information: Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principal investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy
This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Open to ALL U.S. Citizens. All federal employees who opted into the Deferred Resignation program (DRP) MUST resign prior to appointment in their new position. Position: Public Affairs Specialist, GS 11/12 Division: Minneapolis Field Office Location: Minneapolis, MN Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on the needs of the office. Salary: GS 11: $80,609.00 - $104,786.00 GS 12: $96,616.00 - $125,606.00 Full Performance level: GS 12 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-SCI clearance Some travel may be required Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required. The public affairs specialist may be required to stand for long hours in indoor and outdoor locations. May be required to lift gear up to 20 pounds. May be subject to weekend or overnight deployment, as required. Occasional travel may be required. Work Environment: Work is often performed in a typical office setting or similar surroundings. May also be required to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings as needed, including at crime scenes, joint information centers, and emergency operations centers Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Major Duties: Reviews requests for information, interviews, or access from the media, entertainment industry, special interest groups, the general public and/or employees. Prepares or edits organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including employee newsletters and reports. Plans and coordinates the dissemination of information, priorities, jurisdiction, and mission to the national and international news media, the general public, and other individuals and organizations. Remains updated on national issues, current events, and late breaking news affecting the Bureau. Establishes and maintains relationships with the national media and other specialized groups including those with indifferent or opposing goals. Evaluates and analyzes requests from the media to interview FBI officials, particularly those at the highest levels regarding topics that are of a sensitive and or controversial nature. Proactively reviews, conducts research, and gathers information from various sources on potential issues. Writes and disseminates to local and national print and broadcast media representatives, national news releases and statements on issues of national significance that reflect the official position of the Director. Releases factual statements involving a complex array of sensitive issues. 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. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Communication Communications and Media Customer Service Initiative Interpersonal Ability Problem Solving/Judgment Specialized Experience (SE): GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. Drafted press releases, social media posts, and/or presentations for internal or external dissemination Supported crisis management response by engaging media, attending meetings, and/or preparing content for release Coordinated public awareness campaigns in order to gather information Liaised with members of the media and trusted organizations in order to maintain effective working relationships and share information GS 12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. Establishes and maintains relationships with the national media and other specialized groups including those with indifferent or opposing goals. Proactively reviews, conducts research, and gathers information from various sources on potential issues. Writes and disseminates to local and national print and broadcast media representatives, national news releases and statements on issues of national significance that reflect the official position of an organization. Releases factual statements involving a complex array of sensitive issues. Responds to requests for information from the media or designates and appropriates spokesperson or information source. Education: All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. GS 12: Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. How to Apply: For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. Required Documents To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents (if applicable): College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. What to Expect Next Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process. Additional Information: Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principal investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy