Public Affairs Specialist Job in Location Negotiable After Selection

Vacancy No. EXC-25-HQ-12606894 Department Small Business Administration
Salary $86,962.00 to $113,047.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/15/2024 Close Date 11/22/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
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Location Negotiable After Selection


Summary

By applying for this position with the Small Business Administration (SBA) Field Operations Center East - FOCE, US Small Business Administration, This position provides planning, building and implementation of social media strategies to drive engagement and build brand awareness.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens

Duties


As a/an Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-1035-12, some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Communicating the Agency's programs and objectives and ongoing activities related to disaster declarations with all levels of management and Congressional officials.
  • Analyzing social media statistics to determine and manage the effectiveness of the campaign with digital and social media activities in meeting stated goals.
  • Participating in the development and coordination of social media campaigns.
  • Independently utilizes social media as well as other platforms on a regular basis to implement and engage in online conversations including chats, webinars, and live events.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
  • This is a temporary appointment in the Excepted service with a full time work schedule.
  • If required to travel to a disaster site, you may encounter hazardous working and/or living conditions, for example, no water or electricity and/or minimal lodging facilities.
  • By applying for this position with SBA's US Small Business Administration , you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster.
  • Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date.
  • This is not a bargaining unit position.




Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government travel credit card. (Remove if not applicable).
  • Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required while on assignment (up to seven days a week and ten to fourteen hours a day).
  • This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
  • A valid driver's license may be required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Favorable background investigation is required.

Qualifications

Generally, time in Non-Pay status is not creditable towards the specialized experience requirement listed below.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You may qualify based on experience, education or a combination of both.

Experience: To receive credit, you must indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer or that experience will not be credited for meeting the specialized experience requirement.

GS-12: To qualify you must have at least 1 full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-11 level in the Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skill, and ability to perform successfully in this position. This experience may have been gained in a Non-Federal service position. In addition, this Specialized Experience must demonstrate the following:
  • Experienced in creating engaging content (text, image, graphics and video) that can be shared across social media channels to drive engagement and build brand awareness; and
  • Understanding of the management and/or use of digital and social media platforms to include posting of content, engaging in on-line conversations, chats, webinars, and live events; and
  • Understanding of social media metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies; accordingly, and
  • Experienced in using video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie, or Final Cut Pro to create engaging video content for digital and social media; and
  • Planning, organizing, and preparing written and oral communications, such as press releases, presentations, articles, photos, flyers, etc. for dissemination to various types of media outlets, social media platforms, brochures and periodicals; and
  • Acting as spokesperson by making public appearances, preparing presentations, talking points or speeches for local news conferences/events, and town hall meetings or other targeted audiences for the purpose of explaining an organization's programs, policies, and procedure to the media, government officials, business leadership and the public.


Education

GS-12: There is no education substitution for this grade.

Qualification Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Additional information

If you work or are expected to work at least 90 consecutive days and 130 hours per month, you will become eligible for health insurance benefits only.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be reviewed for qualifications. You will be contacted directly if selected.

Required Documents

Required Documents
Toapply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume showing average hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Completed Questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents, such as:
  • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 or other DD-214 copy showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/22/2024 to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.
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Agency contact information

Reuben LaMons
Address
Field Operations Center East - FOCE
101 Marietta Street NW, Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30303
US
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Next steps

SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.

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