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Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Jun 22, 2021
Duties

Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked #1 among mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! This Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist position is located in the Office of External Affairs. For more information visit: Office of External Affairs

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Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as the Director of the State, International, Intergovernmental and Public Affairs Division and is responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and supervising the Commission's state and international division and programs. As Director, the incumbent is responsible for formulating and executing a full range of outreach strategies, initiatives and activities which will facilitate, enhance and maintain the Commission's intergovernmental relationship with relevant state, local and federal bodies, trade associations, and other stakeholders as well as supporting the Commission's engagement with the public.

As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships and liaisons with key stakeholders and constituents, including but not limited to, state, local elected and appointed energy officials, state governments, Tribal governments, regional coalitions or subgroups, and other public utility representatives, consumer groups, and international/intergovernmental delegates.
  • Works closely with the OEA Director, Office of Public Participation (OPP), Office of Energy Projects (OEP), other program offices and Commission staff in developing programs on a national level to convey complex and often controversial information to the broad spectrum of individuals and groups affected by FERC programs and/or decisions. At the direction of the OEA Director, plans, directs and carries out major projects to convey such information to these entities.
  • Advances international programs in close coordination with U.S. government agencies and FERC offices. Builds upon existing FERC activities with international public utility regulatory bodies and international programs.
  • Serves as supervisor to the State, International, Intergovernmental and Public Affairs Division.


Travel Required

50% or less - Travel will be required.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
15

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen or national.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • A background investigation is required.
  • You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
  • Relocation expenses will not not be paid.
  • You may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
  • Must provide most recent SF-50 containing grade/step information.


The below requirements are applicable for the Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist position:

Qualifications

You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035 please visit: GS-1035

For the GS-14:

You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in developing outreach messaging and programs to facilitate the exchange of information with public utility representatives, consumer groups, state governments and regulatory bodies, international, Tribal governments, and other stakeholders related to the energy industry.

For the GS-15:

You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in developing outreach messaging and programs; and strategically forging effective stakeholder relationships such as amongst public utility representatives, consumer groups, state governments and regulatory bodies, international, Tribal governments, and other stakeholders related to energy, natural gas or electric markets, environmental matters or infrastructure 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; 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 any volunteer experience.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position, therefore, transcripts are not required.

Additional information

FERC remains #1 in Work/Life Balance, for the 6th year in a row, among the Best Places to Work ranking through the Partnership for Public Service! As a leader in Work/Life Balance we are proud to offer telework flexibilities in accordance with agency policy. Telework is not guaranteed and is offered on a case-by-case basis. FERC does not currently have any 100 percent telework or remote positions.

When promotion potential is shown, future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

If selected for this position, you will be required to:
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
  • Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
  • Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of these securities, may be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. Sections 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.
  • Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.


How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  • Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your resume and any supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for the position. Your resume must address the following competencies:
    • Public Affairs
    • Written and Oral Communication
    • International Relations and Trade
    • Leadership
  • If you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the vacancy questionnaire. Your rating may be lowered if your responses are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your resume. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the selecting official.
  • You may be required to participate in a selection interview. If you are invited for an interview, you may be asked to bring a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. Please note - only your resume and cover letter will be forwarded to the selecting official.

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    Background checks and security clearance

    Security clearance
    Other

    Drug test required
    No

    Position sensitivity and risk
    High Risk (HR)

    Trust determination process
    Credentialing , Suitability/Fitness

    Required Documents

    If you do not provide all required documents by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, you will not be considered for this position or receive special consideration/hiring preference (e.g. veterans' preference, ICTAP/CTAP eligibility, Schedule A, etc.).

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES:
  • RESUME: We encourage you use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder to ensure all the essential information is included in your resume. If you decided to submit your own resume, you must ensure it contains the following information for each experience/position:
    • Position title
    • Name of employer
    • Beginning and ending dates of employment (Month/Day/Year format)
    • Hours worked per week
    • Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
    • Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions)
    • If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on your education, you must list your education history, including the type of degree and your major of study.
  • VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit and complete the online eligibility and vacancy questions.
  • CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment- Submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".) If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit an SF-50 showing that. Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, you must submit an additional SF-50 showing this grade in order to receive credit. (FERC EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED to submit any SF-50 which documents the experience with another organization other than FERC).

  • OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT PREFERENCE OR SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS:
  • VETERANS'PREFERENCE (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.): If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an "Application for 10-point Veteran Preference" (SF-15), along with official VA letter and the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information about veterans' preference, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
  • VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA) DOCUMENTATION: If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, SF-15; along with official VA letter and any other required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found here.
  • CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CTAP)/INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated "Well Qualified" for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. The following documents are required:
    • A copy of your RIF notice, written notice of your expected separation, or other documentation of priority consideration status;
    • A copy of your latest SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
    • A copy of your last performance appraisal including your rating; and
    • Any documentation from your agency showing your current promotion potential.

  • For more information about CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
  • Schedule A eligibility (applicants with disabilities): The federal government has a streamlined hiring process for individuals with disabilities, known as Schedule A. For more information about Schedule A and eligibility requirements, visit: https://www.ferc.gov/careers/info-disabilities.asp .

  • FAILURE TO SUBMIT PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR ELEGIBILITY UNDER MERIT PROMOTION OR SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING INCOMPLETE AND NOT CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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