Public Affairs Specialist
The Public Affairs Specialist functions as the Web Master. This position is the crucial technology hub that integrates key responsibilities for the planning, design, development, testing, implementation and management of Inter/Intranet activities, including system/applications development. Duties of the Web Master include coordinating, developing, designing, implementing, maintaining and promoting the Medical Center's Intranet/Inter/Internet Website. S/he will coordinate efforts among the VACCHCS department in order to enhance information distribution, marketing and to provide new and innovative interactive services. Management of database systems and communications technologies. Providing end-user instruction, education and support. Continual Website enhancements, maintenance and overall design, implementation and coding to assist the HealthCare System Inter/Intranet and its users in accessing current information, marketing and customer service initiatives. The Public Affairs specialist performs work related to the public affairs activities such as implementing communications, coordinating and planning special events hosted by VACCHCS, and advising the program manager or management officials on public affairs program and web presence. The position requires excellent written and oral communication skills and solid transmission of information about agency programs to internal and external audiences using the Inter/Intranet. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30p.m. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Public Affairs Specialist/PD020200 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/26/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
developing and maintaining Intranet/Inter/Internet Websites; coordination and management of site(s) content; technical development of functionality of database management systems and communications technologies; providing end-user instructions, education and support to staff and management; coordinating large events; and troubleshooting technical problems with design and delivery of Inter/Intranet Services. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a 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, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond Graduate level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Applies Technology to TasksCommunicationsComputer SkillsCreativity and InnovationDesignInformation Technology Research and Development 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is usually performed in an office setting. There may be occasional visits to outpatient clinics; however, no special physical demands are involved in performing the work. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30p.m. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Public Affairs Specialist/PD020200 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/26/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
developing and maintaining Intranet/Inter/Internet Websites; coordination and management of site(s) content; technical development of functionality of database management systems and communications technologies; providing end-user instructions, education and support to staff and management; coordinating large events; and troubleshooting technical problems with design and delivery of Inter/Intranet Services. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a 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, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond Graduate level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Applies Technology to TasksCommunicationsComputer SkillsCreativity and InnovationDesignInformation Technology Research and Development 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; religions; 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is usually performed in an office setting. There may be occasional visits to outpatient clinics; however, no special physical demands are involved in performing the work. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
1035 Public Affairs - Salary Range:
$62,236 to $80,912 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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