Open to all qualified United States citizens. Opening Date: 18 March 2019 Closing Date: 8 April 2019 11:59 PM (ET) Any questions regarding this vacancy announcement, please contact Regina Ogden at 304-625-4787 or e-mail at rjogden@fbi.gov. Job Summary Position:
Public Affairs Specialist, GS 12 Division: Omaha Field Office Location: Omaha, Nebraska Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 5:00 pm, with variable night/weekend work required. Salary: GS 12: $73,375.00 - $95,388.00 Full Performance level: GS 12 Number of Positions Available: 1 Duration: Full Time/Permanent Position will involve contact with the media, as well as speaking in front of a camera. Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Key Requirements • Must use Mozilla Firefox when applying to any fbijobs.gov Job Openings • Must be a United States citizen • Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance • Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) • Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver-s license • Some travel may be required Major Duties • Responds to requests for information from the press and public. • Prepares and disseminates local news releases/inquiries and statements that reflect the official position of the FBI by coordinating pertinent facts with Divisions. • Participates in briefing news media representatives on the Division-s programs and activities. • Maintains liaison with media agency personnel to ensure an effective working relationship. • Assists in solving complex inquiries related to public affairs problems. • Develops communications plans by considering such items as specific topics or aspects to emphasize, the most effective media to use in communicating with intended audiences, and the kind of information various groups want or need. • Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of communication plans and advises management if efforts should be discontinued, emphasis changed or coverage expanded in improving intercommunication between organization and various audiences through media utilization. • As a collateral duty, will perform community outreach duties. Qualifications and Evaluations Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI-s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status. If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: • Communication • Communications and Media • Initiative • Customer Service • Problem Solving/Judgment • Interpersonal Ability Specialized Experience (SE) Requirements Qualifications for the GS 12 grade level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE is: • Responded orally and in writing to requests for information by the media and public. • Reviewed current press articles or stories and communicated information to appropriate entities. • Disseminated (both orally and in writing) national news releases and statements of national significance; and coordinated press conferences. Education Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. How to Apply The following instructions outline our application process: Step 1: Click the -Start- button to begin an application. You will be prompted to either Sign In to continue the application or to Register with FBIJOBS if you don-t already have an account. Step 2: Follow the Step by Step process to submit an application. You will be guided through each step in the process. You are required to complete all sections of the application to successfully submit your application. Required Documents To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: 1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates 2. A complete assessment questionnaire 3. Other supporting documents (if applicable): • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees • Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later How to Attach Documents To attach documentation as part of your application, please follow the instructions below: Step 1: Follow the steps of the application process until you reach the Attachments step Step 2: Click "Add Attachment" Step 3: Select the appropriate Attachment Type (or "Other" if one is not available) Step 4: Populate the -Attachment Purpose- field. Click "Continue" Step 5: Choose the device on which the attachment is located Step 6: Upload the desired attachment Step 7: To add additional attachments at this point in the application process click the "+" on the Attachments step To attach documentation to your Global Profile please follow the instructions below: Step 1: Log into your FBI Jobs account, and click "My Submissions" Step 2: Click the "Add Attachment" located under the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section Step 3: Follow steps 3 - 6 above You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. What to Expect Next Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process. Additional Information • The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. • Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. • Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted. • Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing Unit, Administrative Unit, and the international Operations Unit of their application to apply • Limited Movement Policy: Employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to a lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. This policy does not apply to probationary employees. • If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are generally precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI. • Memorandum of Understanding: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum of Understanding): 1. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties) 2. The month/year work began 3. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.) 4. Specific duties performed Attach the Memorandum of Understanding to your application in the -Cover Letters and Attachments- section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type -Other.- Veterans' Preference If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. Nepotism Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative-s appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process. Reasonable Accommodation Request The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODATIONS@ic.fbi.gov, telephone at 202-324-4128, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment. This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process. Equal Employment Opportunity The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit. Benefits The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
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