Public Affairs Specialist

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Director, Governmental & Public Affairs, Office of External Outreach and Heritage, Community Relations Branch, Washington, DC. To qualify for the GS-12: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal sector. Specialized experience must include: Drafting press releases, social media posts, and/or presentations for internal/external dissemination; Collaborating on designs/implementing proactive public outreach regarding initiatives and programs; Coordinating public awareness campaigns in order to gather information; Providing recommendations or revisions to communication tools such as web page content; Liaising with members of the media and trusted organizations to maintain effective working relationships and share information. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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; religious; 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

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