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U.S. Department of Energy

Public Affairs Specialist

U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Public Affairs Specialist position is located in the Office of Public Participation. For more information visit: Office of Public Participation (OPP) .

DutiesRequirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.A one-year probationary period may be required.A background investigation is required.This is a bargaining unit position.Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.If using education to qualify, you must submit transcripts.Relocation expenses will not be paid.You may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.

Qualifications

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035, please visit: Public Affairs Specialist, 1035 .You can qualify based on your education

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one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level,

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have a combination of education and experience. Specialized experience is defined as: experience and skills specifically related to developing content for communication platforms, including social media, and demonstrate experience using applicable tools for public affairs and communications content creation.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 any volunteer experience.Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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