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Public Affairs Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. AttorneysNewark, New Jersey

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GS-14:To be eligible at the GS-14 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors), some or all the duties listed below: - Coordinating or implementing public affairs strategies for a government organization or implementing coverage strategies for a major news organization; - Writing or editing communication materials (news releases, fact sheets, brochures, etc.) related to crime, the judicial system, legislation, financial markets or technology; - Collaborating closely with subject-matter experts under tight deadlines to distill and translate complex subjects into clear, understandable material for a general audience; - Interacting with the public and news media on behalf of an organization through interviews, conference appearances or public speaking; - Demonstrating leadership in creating a digital strategy for a government, corporate or news organization, inclusive of public-facing websites, digital newsletters, audio productions such as podcasts and social-media outreach; - Producing accessible instructional or education content for the public on a complex legal, financial or policy topic while also defining objectives, identifying target audiences and adapting material based on effectiveness; - Utilizing digital analytical tools and systems such as Google or Adobe analytics to identify audience engagement and reach, implement audience growth initiatives and increase visibility.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

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