Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Deputy Communications Director)

Summary

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Organizational Location : This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in Washington, District of Columbia.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates : 10 / 29 / 2024 to 11 / 12 / 2024
• Salary : $139,395 - $181,216 per year
• Pay scale & grade : GS 14
• Remote job : No
• Telework eligible : No
• Travel Required : Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Relocation expenses reimbursed : No
• Appointment type : Permanent
• Work schedule : Full-time
• Service : Competitive
• Promotion potential : 14
• Supervisory status : Yes
• Drug test : Yes
• Financial disclosure : Yes
• Announcement number : HSI-12592817-DE-SYJ
• Control number : 816637300

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Duties

As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Deputy Communications Director), you will perform the following duties :

• Oversee the development of external and internal communication strategies and the implementation of those strategies to support Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and U.
• S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s messages;
• Supervise a group of employees performing work at the GS-13 levels and provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit;
• Ensure that all information and materials prepared and released accurately reflect the policies, views, and program initiatives of the HSI, ICE, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS); and
• Develop and disseminate material for internal and external use; and advise on potential media and public reaction to proposed policies and programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12 / 31 / 59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date : Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Probationary Period : This is a full-time permanent position (Career / Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility / qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

You qualify for GS-14 if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade or equivalent performing duties such as :

• Performing administrative and human resources management functions relative to the staff supervised;
• Developing policies and making recommendations regarding dissemination of information to correct misperceptions and enhance public understanding;
• Providing consultation to managers on developing public affairs activities and materials for internal and external use; and
• Effectively managing the allocation of resources, personnel, and budget for producing marketing material.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is at the full performance level.

E-Verify : DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Financial Disclosure : If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.

Background Investigation : To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.

To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement into this position.

Supervisory Probationary Period : This is a supervisory position. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and / or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.

Benefits : DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including : health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance;

retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k) ; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an Assessment Questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training.

The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are :

• Administration and Management :
• Communications and Media
• Contracting / Procurement
• Decision Making
• External Awareness
• Oral Communication
• Partnering
• Planning and Evaluating

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories :

• Best-Qualified : Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies.
• Well-Qualified : Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies.
• Qualified : Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies.

Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.

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