Public Affairs Specialist

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include: Utilizing communication principles and techniques evidenced through development and implementation of strategic communication plans and tactics and writing and reviewing content that conforms to AP Style and other IRS writing standards; Leading teams, consulting with and providing communication support to executives; Oral communication experience such as giving presentations and coaching other presenters including executives; Developing and implementing communications related to sensitive topics such as labor relations issues; Utilizing analytical techniques to develop sound recommendations for program improvements in all aspects of major programs in an organizational setting; Oral and written techniques to provide feedback to all levels of management to facilitate discussions with internal and external stakeholders; Communicating through multiple media channels (such as media, web, and video products) AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens" TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03 or 04 positions. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Plans, directs and executes national communication activities to convey complex information to the Business Operating Division/Function employees and to all IRS employees, through National C&L Internal Communication, concerning the Business Operating Division/Function programs, responsibilities, and activities, in coordination with National Business Operating Division/Function Communications Policy & Programs, as appropriate. Responds to information requests in written and oral form from the news media through National Communications & Liaison (C&L) Media Relations and specialized and general public on the Business Operating Division/Function program and International operations. Provides assistance and consultation to field offices in initiating and maintaining direct contacts with the public, specialized groups and community and other governmental entities in coordination with the National Business Operating Division/Function Communications Policy & Programs. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD94890 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.