Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Inspector General is currently looking for a Public Affairs Specialist in the Immediate Office of Inspector General. Join our professional team of auditors, criminal investigators, and inspectors who help support DOE's mission through performance and financial audits, inspections of management issues and administrative allegations, and investigations into alleged violations of law.
Duties
As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will be responsible for a wide range of complex duties. Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop comprehensive communication strategies that support organizational priorities, strengthen employee engagement, and enhance awareness of DOE OIG programs and accomplishments. Lead the Office of Inspector General's internal communications program. Develops and implements a comprehensive internal communications strategy that promotes transparency, employee engagement, and alignment with organizational priorities. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the news media, specialized groups, and others interested in the OIG's programs and regional offices. Functions as the primary OIG media spokesperson. Provides media coaching to Senior positions within the OIG, such as the IG and Deputy IG, and they rely on the incumbent's judgement and recommendations when issuing press releases, discussing issues with the public, and answering questions before Congress. Develops and maintains a communication plan for timely posting of articles, executive profiles, and other items of interest on OIG's external website.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements above. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures: If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (Multiple Choice, Yes/ No questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. If you meet the qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified, you will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities must meet minimum qualifications to be referred. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Non-competitive Procedures: If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions. However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A). All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for CTAP/ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 85 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13041002.