Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Direct Hire) | Federal government of the United States

Job title: Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Direct Hire)

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryNASA is seeking Communication Deputy Directors at various locations. The scope of the agency’s communications entails a broad, diverse, and integrated set of efforts including news and media engagement, digital communications and products (including web, television, video, photography, and social media), non-technical publications, exhibits, as well as speaking and public engagement activities and events.Overview

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Open & closing dates09/26/2024 to 10/02/2024Salary$149,470 – $191,900 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 15Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential15Job family (Series)Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureYesBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberMSFC-24-DE-12546959-SLControl number810477500This job is open toVideosDuties

• Manages change within and outside the organization. Establishes an organization vision and implements the vision in a continuously changing environment.
• Leads people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• Achieves organizational goals and customer expectations through decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Assists the director in managing human, financial, and information resources strategically to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Assists the director in formulating, preparing, and defending budget and manpower requests to ensure that future objectives of NASA communication goals can be obtained within allocated resources.
• Builds coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
• Oversees the official Agency spokespersons routinely engaged in live television commentary and crisis communications and exercises technical oversight of the management of high-end audiovisual equipment for an active newsroom/television auditorium
• Assists locational Center organizations in developing and implementing comprehensive communication plans that comply with NASA Procedural Requirements, NASA Space Flight Program and Project Management Requirements.
• Responsible for compliance with standards, orders, rules, and regulations applicable to occupational safety, health, environmental, and energy within the area of responsibility.
• Leads employees in the areas of media relations, public affairs, stakeholder relations, executive communications, internal relations and digital communications and can act as an expert in these areas.
• Performs a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

QualificationsSpecialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:

• Planning and/or managing an outreach project with expertise in strategic messaging, client management, internal communications, public affairs/media relations, digital communications, and community relations and public engagement;
• Planning a diversified program of public information, using external media outlets, digital media, social media, and stakeholder relations;
• Coordinating with other public affairs employees to implement media relations and projects.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit to review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.EducationAdditional informationAdditional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
– Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
– Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
– Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in ‘Required Documents’For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here – https://

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary: $149470 – 191900 per year

Location: Huntsville, AL

Job date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:32:53 GMT

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