Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Public Affairs Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Salt Lake City, Utah For more information about Salt Lake City, Utah click here. Responsibilities Produce written content for internal and external use, including print, web, social media, presentations and other formats as needed. Responsible for coordination with story leads and interviewees to produce appropriate content to include news writing, feature stories, photo captions and social media posts. Produce audiovisual and photography products for internal and external use, including print, web, presentations and other formats as needed. Responsible for coordination with other public affairs staff, customers, facility managers, security and others for logistical arrangements and planning. Research, write and transmit material to a variety of stakeholders. Coordinate development and release of information in a variety of formats, including press releases; talking points; fact sheets; newsletters; articles; editorials; website material; briefings and briefing papers; speeches; brochures; social media posts; white papers; and other products. Coordinate final review of such materials with appropriate technical and public affairs staff, as well as regional and agency leadership, to ensure accuracy and suitability for release. Work with regional staff and technical experts to develop effective strategies to convey technical information in structure, format and terms the general public will easily understand. Consult with leaders, program managers, technical experts and other staff members about regional programs, projects and activities, including Reclamation's role in high visibility, controversial and complex issues across program areas. Plan and conduct public, youth and media outreach activities and provides reports of outreach activities. Plan and coordinate public meetings, various formal and informal briefings, workshops, press conferences, and other engagement events designed to convey technical and complex program activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service. Specialized Experience must include at least three of the following duties: 1). Writing clear, concise content and communication materials for internal and/or external (public) consumption (ie. websites, newsletters, exhibits, social media, brochures, fact sheets). 2). Assisting with the coordination and production of audiovisual and photography products for internal and external use or helps to maintain photographic and video files. 3). Building and maintaining relationships with cross-functional teams including internal and external partners. 4). Assisting with digital media programs, including developing and writing content for social media platforms. 5). Assisting with the development of communication strategies and helping to see them through to execution, including the promotion of programs, events and milestone announcements. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR L.B. or J.D., if related. OR You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service. Specialized Experience must include at least four of the following duties: 1). Writing clear, concise content and communication materials for internal and/or external (public) consumption (ie. websites, newsletters, exhibits, social media, brochures, fact sheets). 2). Coordination and production of audiovisual and photography products for internal and external use or helps to maintain photographic and video files. 3). Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with cross-functional teams including internal and external partners or working with these cross-functional teams toward a common communications objective. 4). Assisting with digital media programs, including developing, writing and managing content for social media platforms or assisting with social media monitoring, watching for comments and working with senior staff to respond to help engage and broaden online community and reach. 5). Developing and executing communication strategies, including the promotion of programs, events and milestone announcements with supervision. 6). Responding to local media and other stakeholder requests for information or coordinates local level media interviews and other engagement opportunities with the regional Public Affairs Officer, appropriate technical and program staffs, and regional leaders. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR LL.M., if related. OR You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. 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. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 11/12/2024. Education This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-09 and GS-11 grade levels. Applicants must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Current, permanent Federal employees who are selected from this announcement may be required to serve a probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. Current agency employees may be eligible to receive a referral bonus for recruitment of this position. For information visit: Referral Bonus Awards. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a LOW RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.