Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Summary

This position is part of the WAPA Headquarters. As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, you will serve as a technical authority for WAPAs Public Affairs Office and will establish and maintain communication between WAPA, DOE, various government agencies, the public and the utility industry.

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Duties

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As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, you will:

• Develop and implements integrated, strategic communication plans advancing WAPA missions. Shapes and implements WAPA communication strategies, ensuring alignment of initiatives with WAPA strategic direction and organization priorities.
• Determine resources, equipment, and workers required to complete work. Prepares hiring packages, interviews, and selects candidates for positions. Identifies work to be accomplished by staff members, set priorities, assigns work, advises and assists employees.
• Position the WAPA leadership team to produce consistent and effective messaging across platforms. Manages and advocates web and digital media strategy development. Leads WAPA digital media team, preparing newsletters, designing websites, graphics, producing videos, and photographs.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and functional teams to identify and implement innovative engagement strategies enhancing workforce morale and productivity. Oversees enterprise-level recognition opportunities, ensuring they reflect WAPA's mission and values while celebrating contributions and achievements at all organization levels.
• Lead and oversees programs promoting employee satisfaction, retention, and alignment with WAPA mission and values.
• Promote and integrates innovative communication tools, technologies, and partnerships enhancing engagement and outreach products including, the annual report, strategic plans, congressional fact sheets, organizational presentations, and visual storytelling campaigns.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
• Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
• In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
• You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
• Security clearance and associated requirements- Moderate Risk.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• This position is designated as Emergency Essential.
• This positions requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be at
  least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a a
  valid states drivers license.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

1. Experience developing and executing internal or employee communication strategies for a large organization, managing web or intranet content, planning communications that support organizational change initiatives, and leading teams or projects to advance organizational goals.

Time-in-Grade : Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

Education

For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
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• Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probation period.
• Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level.
• Upon reporting, and annually thereafter, the selectee may be required to file one or more financial statements and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure.
• The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
• This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
• Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.