Public Affairs Specialist
The list below is not all inclusive of the duties the incumbent will perform:
-Performs special studies and projects for the Network.-Undertakes studies of highly confidential and complex nature. -These studies can involve any aspect of communication operations and necessitate sensitive contacts with key officials in and outside VA. -Tracks correspondence emanating from the Executive Secretary and the White House, as well as special assignments to ensure adherence to deadlines. -The incumbent serves as the primary speech writer in the Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VISN7), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). -Ensures all information contained in the drafts is current and accurate and reflects the Network Director's thinking and personal philosophy and preferences.- Determines and maintains photographic quality control for VA Internet home page.-Collects and monitors imagery from VISN7 Medical Centers that illustrate a wide range of special VA national events and observances such as Veterans Day, National Salute to Veterans, Welcome Home Warrior and VA Homeless programs, facility events and other national public relations efforts. Maintains liaison with wide range of government and veteran's organizations and corporate internal communicators to support this effort. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, Specific tour to be determined upon arrival Compressed/Flexible:
May Be Available Telework:
On an ad-hoc basis Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Public Affairs Specialist/PD01642-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
PCS may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/12/2019. 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-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. 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-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Experience in serving as an expert primary speech writer for Executive Level leadership, mastery of public relations issues, principles, theories and techniques, and preparing special reports accurately and effectively, Determining and maintaining photographic quality control on agency websites. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationsInterpersonal EffectivenessTechnical 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:
This position is primarily sedentary in nature. 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.
-Performs special studies and projects for the Network.-Undertakes studies of highly confidential and complex nature. -These studies can involve any aspect of communication operations and necessitate sensitive contacts with key officials in and outside VA. -Tracks correspondence emanating from the Executive Secretary and the White House, as well as special assignments to ensure adherence to deadlines. -The incumbent serves as the primary speech writer in the Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VISN7), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). -Ensures all information contained in the drafts is current and accurate and reflects the Network Director's thinking and personal philosophy and preferences.- Determines and maintains photographic quality control for VA Internet home page.-Collects and monitors imagery from VISN7 Medical Centers that illustrate a wide range of special VA national events and observances such as Veterans Day, National Salute to Veterans, Welcome Home Warrior and VA Homeless programs, facility events and other national public relations efforts. Maintains liaison with wide range of government and veteran's organizations and corporate internal communicators to support this effort. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, Specific tour to be determined upon arrival Compressed/Flexible:
May Be Available Telework:
On an ad-hoc basis Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Public Affairs Specialist/PD01642-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
PCS may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/12/2019. 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-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. 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-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Experience in serving as an expert primary speech writer for Executive Level leadership, mastery of public relations issues, principles, theories and techniques, and preparing special reports accurately and effectively, Determining and maintaining photographic quality control on agency websites. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationsInterpersonal EffectivenessTechnical 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:
This position is primarily sedentary in nature. 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:
$110,231 to $143,304 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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