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Public Affairs Specialist

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Department of Justice

This job in plain English

This is a Public Affairs Specialist job with the Office of Public Affairs at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. The specialist serves as a national on-the-record spokesperson and coordinates public information for DOJ law enforcement groups, including legal divisions, bureaus, and U.S. Attorneys' Offices. There is 1 vacancy, telework is allowed under agency policy, and occasional travel may be required.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans' preference applies. Federal employees who qualify under CTAP or ICTAP (career transition programs) get selection priority if they are rated well-qualified or better.

What you would do

  • Advise and assist other Department components on communications strategies
  • Organize media interviews and press conferences for Department leadership
  • Respond to information requests from media, groups, and the public
  • Monitor and analyze news stories that affect the Department
  • Represent the organization in media interviews and press conferences
  • Build and maintain relationships with media and Department stakeholders

Do you qualify for GS-11 to GS-12?

With experience: For GS-11, you need one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level or equivalent in federal service. This includes planning or managing public relations programs, researching media inquiries, and drafting news releases or talking points. For GS-12, you need one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, including advising managers on public affairs, representing an organization in media interviews or press conferences, and responding to news media inquiries.

With education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, 3 full years of graduate study toward one, or an LL.M. in a field that shows the needed knowledge and skills. You can also combine education and experience, but the combined total must reach 100%. Education must come from an accredited school, and foreign education needs proof that it is equivalent to a U.S. degree.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less listing each job's title, employer contact information, start and end dates by month and year, hours per week if part-time, and duties and accomplishments
  • DD-214 or armed forces certification if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 and proof of eligibility if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and SF-50 if you claim CTAP or ICTAP eligibility
  • Unofficial college transcripts if you use education to qualify

How you will be rated: Your application is checked against the job qualifications using your resume and questionnaire answers, then rated with a USA Hire online assessment. Applicants are placed in Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified groups, and veterans' preference eligibles get priority within each group. If your self-ratings are higher than your resume supports, your score may be lowered or you may be removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show month and year dates, hours per week if part-time, and specific duties that match the experience requirements.
  • Check your email, including spam and junk folders, for the USA Hire notice and start the assessment within 48 hours.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, upload your DD-214 or armed forces certification letter, since this is easy to forget.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national
  • Pre-employment background check and security investigation
  • Drug screening
  • Possible 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for males born on or after December 31, 1959
  • USA Hire online assessment must be completed within 48 hours of the closing date
  • Drug test

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$85,447 – $133,142 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Public Affairs (1035)
Announcement
PAO-27-13042569-DE

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