Public Affairs Specialist (Congressional Affairs Officer) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

This position is located in the Office of External Affairs, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Maritime Administration (MARAD). Mission Statement: To educate and graduate leaders of exemplary character who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience serving as a lead or senior representative for an organization in engagements with government officials, elected leaders, senior executives, or other high-level stakeholders; preparing briefings, talking points, or formal correspondence. Experience coordinating responses or engagements across internal leadership and subject matter experts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Administration & Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.