Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), and serves as the Branch Chief for Content Strategy and Development. Responsibilities may include content planning, speech writing, and the development and management of content for media, stakeholders, and the general public Responsibilities Manages the FNA Content Strategy program with responsibility for planning and creating content to educate the general and specialized publics and partners about the Agency's programs, activities and services. Plans national communications and public information campaigns to convey complex information concerning the Agency's many nutrition assistance programs. Maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership. Oversee the work of staff responsible for multiple aspects of public affairs, to include speechwriting, communications planning, and content development within the Agency. Evaluate and produce communications products for use throughout the Agency and recommends modification when appropriate. Coordinate the review and clearance of communications products developed by national and regional Public Affairs staff. Serve as an expert to key Mission Area officials participating in formulation of communications plans. Serve as counsel and advisor agency officials on issues relating to national information initiatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify for the GS-14: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal and or Public Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Managing, implementing, and evaluating public affairs, public relations, communications, and/or marketing programs; Experience in media relations and social media practices and strategies; Writing/reviewing speeches and talking points for policy officials and leadership; Researching and analyzing controversial agency programs; and Assessing public reaction and developing appropriate communication strategies and information materials. Education There is no substitution of education at this grade level. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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 RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.