Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

JobSummary

This position is located in the Office of Research (GPA/AN), Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of Research and Analytics, Bureau of Global Affairs (GPA), Department of State (DOS).

LowGrade

14

HighGrade

14

PromotionPotential

14

OrganizationCodes

ST/ST00

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-transition

MCOTags

• 07
• NatSec

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

The U.S. Department of State, our country's lead foreign policy agency, provides employees with a dynamic international career whether at home or abroad and unique professional development opportunities. Each day, our employees make a difference as they advance the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity, through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance. We embrace our talented workforce which reflects the personal, professional, and educational strengths of our country. Named one of America's Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a workplace that values and rewards leadership, collaboration, innovation, and personal and professional development. Visit careers.state.gov to learn more about what it's like to work at the U.S. Department of State, what the agency does, the wide range of careers this agency offers, and the benefits available to employees.

TravelCode

0

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://jobs.monstergovt.com/dos/ros/rosDashboard.hms?O=6&J=118596

DetailStatusUrl

https://jobs.monstergovt.com/dos/ros/rosDashboard.hms?O=6&J=118596&S=1

MajorDuties

• Ensures the work products of the Division are well-written, comprehensive, and accurate, that they comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and meet the needs of senior Bureau and Agency leadership.
• Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact the Bureau and Agency.
• Provides subject-matter expertise on international media markets and audiences, as well as opportunities to integrate audience and media research into business strategy.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Maintains strategic networks with senior-level Department officials and stakeholders within and outside of the Department and United States Government (USG) to improve its products and services and provides authoritative advice to senior officials.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Requirements

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume limited to two pages will be conducted and evaluated by an HR specialist to determine if you are qualified for this job. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of U.S. society, foreing relations,and world events. Skill applying data analysis to managmeent of digital and social media platform Ability to plan and organzie. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to work effectively with staff, senior officials, congress, foreign and domestic. Knowledge of media analysis abd research. Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job to receive consideration for selection priority. To be considered well-qualified, in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all of the major aspects of the position. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

HowToApply

Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section. To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

WhatToExpectNext

After all application packages are received, we will review applications and evaluate applicants' qualifications. Then, in approximately two weeks after this announcement closes, we will refer candidates, as described in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section, to the hiring manager for selection consideration. Your application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases: After applications are received. After applications are assessed to determine qualifications. After candidates are referred to the hiring manager. After a selection is made. For the selected candidates who receive a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation that generally takes an average of at least two to six months.

RequiredDocuments

All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. Resume limited to two pages showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions) that show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information. Performance appraisal. Submit your most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal. CTAP eligibility documentation (e.g., reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, certification of expected separation, etc.).

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://careers.state.gov/work/benefits/cs/

OtherInformation

For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

Hammondrt@state.gov

AgencyContactPhone

771-204-7545

SecurityClearance

Top Secret

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness
• National security