USAJOBS Hiring for Public Affairs Specialist (Congressional and Media Relations Specialist) at Washington, DC Full Time

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Public Affairs Specialist (Congressional and Media Relations Specialist), you will:

• Establish and maintain working relationships with Congressional committees and staffs.
• Ensure timely delivery of audit and evaluation reports and other public released materials to relevant congressional stakeholders.
• Arrange and attend staff briefings and committee hearings, as needed.
• Respond to information requests from the news media and specialized and general publics on the organization’s program in written and oral form.
• Assist in the direction of special events, ceremonies, tours, and other activities intended to develop interest in agency programs. Coordinate visits from international organizations interested in learning about TIGTA’s audit and investigative functions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This opportunity is also open to the general public under Announcement 24-TIGTA-55-P. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Key Requirements:

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• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience for the GS-13 grade level is one year (52 full weeks) of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience For This Position Includes:

• Planning, designing and executing a Congressional/Legislative program to convey information on Agency or Organization programs; AND
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with congressional committees and staff; AND
• Manages agency response to congressional requests and agency participation in congressional hearings pertaining to Agency or Organization’s program; AND
• Monitors and reports on pending legislation and keeps informed on all matters affecting agency programs and analyzes new developments for Congressional and Legislative affairs implications.

Specialized Experience For The GS-12 Is Defined As One Year Of Experience At The GS-11 Level, Or Equivalent That Is Directly Related To The Position And Which Has Equipped The Candidate With The Particular Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities To Successfully Perform The Duties Of The Position. Specialized Experience For This Position Includes:

• Experience in executing a Congressional/Legislative program; AND
• Experience working relationships with congressional committees and staff; AND
• Experience in coordination, implementation, and evaluation of an organization’s congressional/legislative program; AND
• Experience in designing, developing, writing and editing professional communication products; (e.g. congressional responses, speeches, press releases); AND
• Assisting in the development and implementation of Congressional/Legislative initiatives, including communicating the principles and techniques that relate to the public affairs of an organization.

Specialized Experience For The GS-11 Grade Level Is One Year (52 Full Weeks) Of Experience At The GS-09 Level, Or Equivalent, That Has Equipped The Applicant With The Particular Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities To Perform Successfully The Duties Of The Position. Specialized Experience For This Position Includes:

• Experience in assisting with coordination, implementation, and evaluation of an organization’s Congressional/Legislative program; OR
• Experience in writing and editing professional communication products; (e.g. congressional responses, speeches, press releases); OR
• Communicating principles, methods and techniques that relate to the public affairs of an organization.

OR

You May Substitute Education For Specialized Experience As Follows:

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

OR

You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:

For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12level for 52 weeks.

For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11level for 52 weeks.

For the GS-11, you must have been at the GS-09level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):

• A one year probationary period may be required.
• A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Public Trust – Background Investigation will be required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• You will be required to regularly report to the Duty Station listed above. While teleworking is an option, approval is at management’s discretion based on duties, business needs, performance, etc.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 . Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position is conditioned upon review/check of the candidate’s tax compliance. Further, all TIGTA employees are subject to an employee tax compliance program to ensure that employees fulfill their personal tax responsibilities.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
• Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits