Public Affairs Specialist
SummaryThese positions are organizationally located in the Office of the Deputy Network Director for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 19 Rocky Mountain Network.
The Public Affairs Specialist reports to the VISN 19 Public Affairs Officer and is responsible for promoting and coaching outreach at the VISN 19 medical centers, sharing best practices, planning and conducting a comprehensive outreach program, developing outreach plans, generating events, etc.
Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Reviewing applications Open & closing dates 07/21/2023 to 07/26/2023This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
Learn more Salary $82,830 - $107,680 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Help Locations2 vacancies in the following locations Denver, CO Grand Junction, CO Fort Harrison, MT Muskogee, OK Show more locations (4) Oklahoma City, OK Salt Lake City, UT Cheyenne, WY Sheridan, WY Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-This position is authorized for full-time telework.
Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 1035 Public Affairs Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process CredentialingSuitability/Fitness Announcement number CARZ-12053878-23-AIH Control number 738631400HelpThis job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
VideosHelpDutiesNOTE:
This announcement will close on the date that 50 applications have been received and/or the scheduled closing date, whichever comes first.
THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION PLEASE NOTE:
This announcement is for two positions.
The location options are:
Cheyenne, WY; Denver, CO; Fort Harrison, MT; Grand Junction, CO; Muskogee, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Salt Lake City, UT; Sheridan, WY.
Major Duties Advises senior level management on development of outreach campaigns, communication plans and strategies; Plans, develops, and produces a variety of materials and publications including print, visual, web-based, multimedia, and video materials to convey information about the VA to a variety of stakeholders; Serves as a content manager of VA Medical Center's Internet and Intranet; Serves as agency spokesperson in the absence of the Public Affairs Officer; Executes special events, coordinates high profile visits, and supports outreach to veterans not enrolled in the VA health care system; Analyzes internal communication needs and develops publications or other information materials for staff, patients, volunteers and others who contribute to VA effectiveness and responsiveness; Utilizes responsibility for the development, coordination, implementation and maintenance of public affairs and community relations programs; Serves as a VISN point of contact for the media and public information inquiries and as the liaison with other medical centers, central office and veteran organizations in the areas of public information and community relations; Interacts with top officials of public and private sector; Undertakes other assignments, such as speech writing or coordination of special events/projects; Coordinates the production and dissemination of information, material and where necessary, works with contractors who design, write or produce materials for the Medical Centers in VISN 19; Responds or prepares responses for the director; Develops and utilizes a variety of methods and techniques in achieving communication goals, such as news releases, radio and television scripts, personal appearances, brochures, pamphlets, etc.
Provides expertise in planning and implementation of special events, ceremonies, open houses, tours, and other activities; Prepares briefing packages and slide presentations for VA guests; Prepares and updates brochures on the VA, its personnel and activities; Initiates public affairs correspondence, prepares information packages, conducts tours and other related tasks for special visitors and dignitaries, organizes select ceremonies, and writes speeches, as appropriate; and Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00am to 4:
30pmRecruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorizedFinancial Disclosure Report:
Not RequiredTelework:
This position is authorized for full-time telework.
HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must meet the following requirement:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a GS-12 VA Public Affairs Specialist, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Qualifying specialized experience includes:
overseeing day-to-day public affairs activities; serving as a facility spokesperson; responding to media inquiries; developing and managing internal and external communications, web site content, publications, etc.
; briefing members of the general public, media, etc.
; resolving complex public affairs problems; and coordinating special events, press conferences, etc.
NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Product Evaluation Project Management IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates.
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
/>Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary with walking required during visits and tours of the Medical Center.
Flexibility is required to accommodate events and activities occurring in other than normal duty hours.
Mobility is required in terms of staging and assisting staff with equipment and other required materials.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) 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.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
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.
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.
3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.
e.
, intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (303) 202-8165.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
/>This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Read more Benefits Help 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.
Review our 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are qualified for the position.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose consideration for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.
g.
, on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
Candidates who apply under All U.
S.
Citizens announcements will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures.
Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category.
The categories are defined as follows:
Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position; Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job; Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.
Application of Veterans' Preference:
Category rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category.
Preference eligible applicants that meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category (except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher).
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Recommended Skills Articles Datasheets Editing Copy Editing Journalism Intelligence Assessment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Public Affairs Specialist reports to the VISN 19 Public Affairs Officer and is responsible for promoting and coaching outreach at the VISN 19 medical centers, sharing best practices, planning and conducting a comprehensive outreach program, developing outreach plans, generating events, etc.
Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Reviewing applications Open & closing dates 07/21/2023 to 07/26/2023This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
Learn more Salary $82,830 - $107,680 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Help Locations2 vacancies in the following locations Denver, CO Grand Junction, CO Fort Harrison, MT Muskogee, OK Show more locations (4) Oklahoma City, OK Salt Lake City, UT Cheyenne, WY Sheridan, WY Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-This position is authorized for full-time telework.
Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 1035 Public Affairs Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process CredentialingSuitability/Fitness Announcement number CARZ-12053878-23-AIH Control number 738631400HelpThis job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
VideosHelpDutiesNOTE:
This announcement will close on the date that 50 applications have been received and/or the scheduled closing date, whichever comes first.
THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION PLEASE NOTE:
This announcement is for two positions.
The location options are:
Cheyenne, WY; Denver, CO; Fort Harrison, MT; Grand Junction, CO; Muskogee, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Salt Lake City, UT; Sheridan, WY.
Major Duties Advises senior level management on development of outreach campaigns, communication plans and strategies; Plans, develops, and produces a variety of materials and publications including print, visual, web-based, multimedia, and video materials to convey information about the VA to a variety of stakeholders; Serves as a content manager of VA Medical Center's Internet and Intranet; Serves as agency spokesperson in the absence of the Public Affairs Officer; Executes special events, coordinates high profile visits, and supports outreach to veterans not enrolled in the VA health care system; Analyzes internal communication needs and develops publications or other information materials for staff, patients, volunteers and others who contribute to VA effectiveness and responsiveness; Utilizes responsibility for the development, coordination, implementation and maintenance of public affairs and community relations programs; Serves as a VISN point of contact for the media and public information inquiries and as the liaison with other medical centers, central office and veteran organizations in the areas of public information and community relations; Interacts with top officials of public and private sector; Undertakes other assignments, such as speech writing or coordination of special events/projects; Coordinates the production and dissemination of information, material and where necessary, works with contractors who design, write or produce materials for the Medical Centers in VISN 19; Responds or prepares responses for the director; Develops and utilizes a variety of methods and techniques in achieving communication goals, such as news releases, radio and television scripts, personal appearances, brochures, pamphlets, etc.
Provides expertise in planning and implementation of special events, ceremonies, open houses, tours, and other activities; Prepares briefing packages and slide presentations for VA guests; Prepares and updates brochures on the VA, its personnel and activities; Initiates public affairs correspondence, prepares information packages, conducts tours and other related tasks for special visitors and dignitaries, organizes select ceremonies, and writes speeches, as appropriate; and Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00am to 4:
30pmRecruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorizedFinancial Disclosure Report:
Not RequiredTelework:
This position is authorized for full-time telework.
HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must meet the following requirement:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a GS-12 VA Public Affairs Specialist, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Qualifying specialized experience includes:
overseeing day-to-day public affairs activities; serving as a facility spokesperson; responding to media inquiries; developing and managing internal and external communications, web site content, publications, etc.
; briefing members of the general public, media, etc.
; resolving complex public affairs problems; and coordinating special events, press conferences, etc.
NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Product Evaluation Project Management IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates.
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
/>Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary with walking required during visits and tours of the Medical Center.
Flexibility is required to accommodate events and activities occurring in other than normal duty hours.
Mobility is required in terms of staging and assisting staff with equipment and other required materials.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) 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.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
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.
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.
3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.
e.
, intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (303) 202-8165.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http:
//www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
/>This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Read more Benefits Help 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.
Review our 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are qualified for the position.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose consideration for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.
g.
, on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
Candidates who apply under All U.
S.
Citizens announcements will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures.
Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category.
The categories are defined as follows:
Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position; Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job; Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.
Application of Veterans' Preference:
Category rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category.
Preference eligible applicants that meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category (except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher).
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Recommended Skills Articles Datasheets Editing Copy Editing Journalism Intelligence Assessment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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