Public Affairs Specialist - PACT Act
Summary The Public Affairs Specialist will serve under the direction of the Public Affairs Officer for the VA Capitol Health Care Network - VISN 5.
The primary purpose of the position is to increase internal and external awareness of VA programs, services, special events and projects, technologies, personnel and research accomplishments.
Responsibilities The Public Affairs Specialist is responsible for promoting and coaching outreach in the VA Medical Centers, sharing best practices, planning and conducting a comprehensive outreach program, developing outreach plans, and generating events in partnership with the VA Medical Center Public Affairs Officers for internal and external stakeholders.
Major duties of the position include but are not limited to:
Establishing and maintaining proactive contacts with media outlets, legislative offices, veteran service organizations, health care affiliates and community partners; Advising senior management on development of outreach campaigns, communication plans and strategies; Serving as a content manager of VA Medical Center's Internet and Intranet; Serving as the agency spokesperson in the absence of the Public Affairs Officer; Executing special events, coordinating high profile visits and supporting outreach to veterans not enrolled in the VA health care system; Evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the public information programs; and Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM, occasional evenings and weekends Telework:
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
This position may be authorized for telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#:
Public Affairs Specialist - PACT Act/PD99476S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
Non-BU Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this job Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation which will include lab draws.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required-Federal jobs are covered under Drug Free workplace pursuant to Executive Order 12564; Reasonable suspicion testing is authorized in non-drug testing designated positions 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 Resume/CV required Resume:
Your resume should include the following information for each job that you list:
Job title; Complete Work Place Addresses; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month and year start/end dates (e.
g.
June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time, part-time status (include hours worked per week).
Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation is a condition of employment - See Additional Information below for details.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.
False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Time in grade is required for current federal employees Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/15/2023.
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11.
The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.
An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement.
In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Designing and implementing strategic communication and outreach plans for the Veterans Health Administration; Serving as a agency spokesperson to include responding orally and in writing to questions or criticisms of the agency's activities or policies; Developing various forms of media for print and broadcast in compliance with agency policy and regulations.
Planning and implementing special events, ceremonies, open houses, and other activities for the purpose of generating awareness of and interest in the mission of the VA; and Preparing briefing packages and slide presentations to senior leadership, congressional staff, and other various internal and external customers.
Selective Placement Factor:
To qualify for this position, the candidate must have demonstrated professional experience in at least four of the five skills below:
Writing for publication Webmaster skills - Examples:
Drupal, TeamSite, Dreamweaver Graphic design Adobe Creative Cloud applications Social media management for an organization or group Competencies that you will be evaluated on:
Administration and Management Communications and Media Multimedia Technologies Organizational Performance Analysis 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; religions; 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.
Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
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.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary with walking required during visits and tours of Medical Centers.
Flexibility is required to accommodate events and activities occurring in other than normal duty hours.
Mobility s required in terms of staging and assisting staff with equipment and other required materials.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an administrative office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, ventilated and climate controlled.
However, work does occasionally require incumbent to be outdoors, as for special events or as escort for media crews.
Coordination and participation in meetings and other community relations activities requires presence in a variety of inhouse and off-station areas and facilities.
The incumbent' has access to office automation and computer equipment.
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.
Note:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here:
http:
//ope.
ed.
gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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.
Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy.
To be well-qualified:
applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job.
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.
Recommended Skills Articles Datasheets Editing Copy Editing Journalism Intelligence Assessment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The primary purpose of the position is to increase internal and external awareness of VA programs, services, special events and projects, technologies, personnel and research accomplishments.
Responsibilities The Public Affairs Specialist is responsible for promoting and coaching outreach in the VA Medical Centers, sharing best practices, planning and conducting a comprehensive outreach program, developing outreach plans, and generating events in partnership with the VA Medical Center Public Affairs Officers for internal and external stakeholders.
Major duties of the position include but are not limited to:
Establishing and maintaining proactive contacts with media outlets, legislative offices, veteran service organizations, health care affiliates and community partners; Advising senior management on development of outreach campaigns, communication plans and strategies; Serving as a content manager of VA Medical Center's Internet and Intranet; Serving as the agency spokesperson in the absence of the Public Affairs Officer; Executing special events, coordinating high profile visits and supporting outreach to veterans not enrolled in the VA health care system; Evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the public information programs; and Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM, occasional evenings and weekends Telework:
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
This position may be authorized for telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#:
Public Affairs Specialist - PACT Act/PD99476S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
Non-BU Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen to apply for this job Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation which will include lab draws.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required-Federal jobs are covered under Drug Free workplace pursuant to Executive Order 12564; Reasonable suspicion testing is authorized in non-drug testing designated positions 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 Resume/CV required Resume:
Your resume should include the following information for each job that you list:
Job title; Complete Work Place Addresses; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month and year start/end dates (e.
g.
June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time, part-time status (include hours worked per week).
Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation is a condition of employment - See Additional Information below for details.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.
False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Time in grade is required for current federal employees Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/15/2023.
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11.
The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.
An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement.
In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Designing and implementing strategic communication and outreach plans for the Veterans Health Administration; Serving as a agency spokesperson to include responding orally and in writing to questions or criticisms of the agency's activities or policies; Developing various forms of media for print and broadcast in compliance with agency policy and regulations.
Planning and implementing special events, ceremonies, open houses, and other activities for the purpose of generating awareness of and interest in the mission of the VA; and Preparing briefing packages and slide presentations to senior leadership, congressional staff, and other various internal and external customers.
Selective Placement Factor:
To qualify for this position, the candidate must have demonstrated professional experience in at least four of the five skills below:
Writing for publication Webmaster skills - Examples:
Drupal, TeamSite, Dreamweaver Graphic design Adobe Creative Cloud applications Social media management for an organization or group Competencies that you will be evaluated on:
Administration and Management Communications and Media Multimedia Technologies Organizational Performance Analysis 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; religions; 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.
Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
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.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary with walking required during visits and tours of Medical Centers.
Flexibility is required to accommodate events and activities occurring in other than normal duty hours.
Mobility s required in terms of staging and assisting staff with equipment and other required materials.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an administrative office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, ventilated and climate controlled.
However, work does occasionally require incumbent to be outdoors, as for special events or as escort for media crews.
Coordination and participation in meetings and other community relations activities requires presence in a variety of inhouse and off-station areas and facilities.
The incumbent' has access to office automation and computer equipment.
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.
Note:
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here:
http:
//ope.
ed.
gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit:
http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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.
Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy.
To be well-qualified:
applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job.
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.
Recommended Skills Articles Datasheets Editing Copy Editing Journalism Intelligence Assessment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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