Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Public Affairs Specialist
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit
http://www.justice.gov/usao/ . As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 24-CAC-12543050-DE.Duties
If selected, you will perform a range of public affairs and community outreach duties that involve the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). Typical work assignments will include:Working with Assistant United States Attorneys to draft and/or review press releases regarding cases, matters and other initiatives of the USAO in order to inform and educate the public about the work of the USAO.Creating and executing campaigns to enhance understanding of the United States Attorney's Office's initiatives.Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with print and broadcast media representatives.Preparing magazine and newspaper articles, brochures, news releases, booklets etc., for publication and dissemination.Arranging and coordinating for press conferences.Conducting special events, workshops, meetings and seminars.Creating and facilitating presentations to a variety of audiences.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Salary
$101,121 - $131,452/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.Qualifications
GS-12:
To be qualified at the GS-12 level, you must meet one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service as defined below.
Resumes must include specific example(s) of specialized experience.
Specialized experience
is defined performing the following types of duties: planning, organizing, and executing complex, controversial and diverse communication strategies to carry out affairs activities and to promote program and or services of an organization; experience independently writing, editing, and preparing communications materials (i.e., news releases, fact sheets, brochures, blogs, web pages, etc.) related to crime, law enforcement actions, legislation, trials, and court decisions; experience managing, editing and recommending approval of daily content and interactions on social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.); experience interacting with the public and the news media on behalf of an organization; and advising senior level management on communication needs.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:Required:
Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).Required:
Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time).
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.
(cover letter optional)Required, if applicable:
Veterans' Preference documentation.Required, if applicable:
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/08/2024 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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http://www.justice.gov/usao/ . As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 24-CAC-12543050-DE.Duties
If selected, you will perform a range of public affairs and community outreach duties that involve the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). Typical work assignments will include:Working with Assistant United States Attorneys to draft and/or review press releases regarding cases, matters and other initiatives of the USAO in order to inform and educate the public about the work of the USAO.Creating and executing campaigns to enhance understanding of the United States Attorney's Office's initiatives.Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with print and broadcast media representatives.Preparing magazine and newspaper articles, brochures, news releases, booklets etc., for publication and dissemination.Arranging and coordinating for press conferences.Conducting special events, workshops, meetings and seminars.Creating and facilitating presentations to a variety of audiences.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Salary
$101,121 - $131,452/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.Qualifications
GS-12:
To be qualified at the GS-12 level, you must meet one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service as defined below.
Resumes must include specific example(s) of specialized experience.
Specialized experience
is defined performing the following types of duties: planning, organizing, and executing complex, controversial and diverse communication strategies to carry out affairs activities and to promote program and or services of an organization; experience independently writing, editing, and preparing communications materials (i.e., news releases, fact sheets, brochures, blogs, web pages, etc.) related to crime, law enforcement actions, legislation, trials, and court decisions; experience managing, editing and recommending approval of daily content and interactions on social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.); experience interacting with the public and the news media on behalf of an organization; and advising senior level management on communication needs.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:Required:
Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).Required:
Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time).
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.
(cover letter optional)Required, if applicable:
Veterans' Preference documentation.Required, if applicable:
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/08/2024 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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