Public Affairs Specialist

Summary The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urgently hiring Public Affairs Specialist to support disaster recovery for Hurricane Helene and wildfires out west. Your work will aid recovery and economic stability in affected areas. We seek dedicated individuals who can start immediately and travel to disaster zones. Successful candidates will undergo accelerated onboarding to begin ASAP. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government travel credit card. Favorable background investigation and credit check are required. This position is not included in a bargaining unit. A valid driver's license may be required. U.S. citizenship is required. Favorable background investigation is required. Qualifications Generally, time in Non-Pay status is not creditable towards the specialized experience requirement listed below. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify based on experience, education or a combination of both. Experience: To receive credit, you must indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer or that experience will not be credited for meeting the specialized experience requirement. GS-09: To qualify you must have at least 1 full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skill, and ability to perform successfully in this position. This experience may have been gained in a Non-Federal service position. In addition, this Specialized Experience must demonstrate the following: Assisting with preparing, disseminating and coordination of new releases and articles using digital and social media; AND, Attending and communicating program information at local events, (such as press conferences, town hall meetings, or meetings with other targeted audiences); AND, Experience utilizing mobile and desktop productivity applications such as web browsers, email, spreadsheets, and word processing. GS-11: To qualify you must have at least 1 full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-09 level in the Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skill, and ability to perform successfully in this position. This experience may have been gained in a Non-Federal service position. In addition, this Specialized Experience must demonstrate the following: Acting as a spokesperson by making public appearances, preparing presentations, and/or preparing talking points or speeches, etc. AND, Attending and communicating program information at local events, such as press conferences and town hall meetings or other targeted audiences; AND Preparing, disseminating, and coordinating news releases and articles at local events, (such as press conferences, town hall meetings, or meetings with other targeted audiences); And Utilizing video editing equipment and or software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie, or Final Cut Pro; AND, Experience utilizing mobile and desktop productivity applications such as web browsers, email, spreadsheets, and word processing. Education If qualifying based on education, you must submit transcripts by the closing date of this announcement or you will not be found eligible. GS-09: Must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field or 2 full years of related progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D degree, if related. GS-11: Must have a doctorate or equivalent graduate degree in a related field or 3 full years of related progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M degree, if related. OR A combination of experience and education as indicated above. Additional information If you work or are expected to work at least 90 consecutive days and 130 hours per month, you will become eligible for health insurance benefits only. 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.