Job Listing: Public Affairs Specialist
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1 vacancy - PHILADELPHIA, PA 1 vacancy - DETROIT, MI Protecting National Security and Upholding Public SafetyImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) utilizes the government's second largest cadre of law enforcement officers to ensure our nation's economic, transportation, and infrastructure security. ICE enforces immigration and customs laws and protects federal facilities. Our talented and courageous workforce identifies criminal activities and eliminates vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nation's borders.
Be part of the solution – defending our nation through the development and utilization of cutting-edge systems, procedures, and technologies to target the people, money, and materials that support terrorism and criminal activity.
At ICE, our staff enjoys diverse career opportunities. We:
Detect and expose identity and benefit fraud
Investigate the illegal export of weapons and sensitive technologies
Combat human smuggling and trafficking operations
Fight child exploitation by utilizing the technology of our cyber crimes center and working in partnership with law enforcement agencies around the world
Protect critical infrastructure and ensure fair labor standards at key worksites like nuclear and chemical plants
Investigate financial crimes
Investigate all types of contraband smuggling
ICE is the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With more than 16,000 employees in 400 offices around the world, ICE is a key component of the DHS layered defense approach to protecting our nation.
APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL.
Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. Citizens
Organizational Location: This position is located in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Public Affairs Duty Locations: Detroit, MI and Philadelphia, PA.
Salary: Note, salary shown does not include applicable locality payments.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.
Questionnaire/Supporting Documents: The Questionnaire and all supporting documents must be submitted and received by 12:00 Midnight Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 09, 2008.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not use USAJOBS resume builder for submitting resumes. Your USAJOBS resume will not automatically be uploaded to USAStaffing. Therefore, please ensure you use the "How to Apply" tab or section in this vacancy announcement for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your resume, supporting documentation, and complete the occupational questionnaire. Failure to follow the "How to Apply" instructions will result in loss of consideration.
Major Duties
You will respond to requests for information concerning Agency programs and policies from all media including the press, television, and radio at the local, national, and international levels. You will also respond to concerns from Congressional Offices, other Federal agencies and the general public. The information provided concerns recent events and news items, as well as background information. Many requests are extremely sensitive and controversial and require you to consider security, freedom of information, and privacy requirements. You will participate in policy-making meetings and conferences, serving as an advisor on issues related to identifying information that will further the Agency's mission and goals. You will also maintain working relationships with representatives of the media; Federal, state, and local governments; and members of professional, business, civic, and other public interest organizations. You will be responsible for informing the public of relevant Agency policies and practices; enhancing the Agency image; monitoring public attitudes towards the Agency; preparing news articles; developing and disseminating information and educational materials; and providing guidance to field offices concerning procedures relating to specific requests from the media.How to Apply
You must complete an application package that includes an assessment questionnaire, resume, and any applicable supporting documentation.
To apply for this position, you must create an Application Manager account and provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:
1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Application Manager will track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by Wednesday, April 09, 2008.
To begin, choose one of these options:
If your resume is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your resume will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.
If you resume is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Resume Builder, click this link to begin the process: Online Questionnaire.
To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever one of the links you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org.
To fax a resume or other document
Click on the link below to obtain the special application cover page. http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. Make sure that you include the 8-character vacancy identification number ML182184, your name, and SSN in the blocks provided or we will not be able to associate your resume with the rest of your application.
The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.
Required Documents:
In addition to completing an on-line questionnaire and submitting an on-line resume, the following supporting documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
Veterans' documentation: If you are filing claiming veterans' preference, you must include in your application package a copy of your DD-214 and/or other proof of eligibility. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. For more information on the veterans' preference, consult the Vets Guide at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp
CTAP/ICTAP: Proof of Eligibility if applying for consideration under a priority selection program (e.g., CTAP/ICTAP) or a special appointing authority. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. For those instances where the best qualified lists include applicants with scores less than 85, the well-qualified score becomes the lowest score on the best qualified list. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) or equivalent that documents separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by 12:00 midnight (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, April 09, 2008. Note that you will be allowed to apply more than once but the last application is the only one that will be used.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail. If you are unable to apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.
Contact Information:
Trina Green
Phone: (949)360-3055
Email: lnc-assistfps@dhs.gov
Or write:
Laguna Service Center
24000 Avila Road 5th Floor
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
USA
What To Expect Next:
We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Required Skills
Qualifications
GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Examples include planning, implementing and evaluating assigned informational programs, which involve dealing with various regional and local credentialed media groups/organizations who often have differing goals; operational responsibilities and serve a variety of populace, including culturally diverse size geographic and other demographics; reviewing field office activity to monitor progress with program goals and offer assistance in problem areas; develops detailed briefing material that inform the media/public of the organization's policies, programs, services and activities; including fact sheets, news releases, and taking points about the organization and it's programs for the media and other external groups.
GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Examples include designing, planning, and executing a public affairs program to inform and educate the general public and special interest groups through credentialed public and private media outlets or directly to the general public and special interest groups about agency programs; projects involving departures from traditional approaches in addressing new problem areas such as emerging public immigration and customs issues; public affairs liaison with credentialed representatives of newspapers, radio, television stations, including national networks and major magazines; and public affairs liaison with Federal, state and local government officials, leaders and members of a variety of professional business, civic and other public-interest organizations; analyzing media markets in targeted areas, identifying appropriate commercial news media and cable outlets, including those that serve specific populations and/or culturally diverse groups or audiences.
Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the above qualification, applicant must meet the following experience:
Served as the principal spokesperson or messaging coordinator for commenting "on the record" to local and regional credentialed members of the media on behalf of a civilian agency or organizational handling controversial issues;
Experience in development of a public affairs plan(s) to include daily messages, media events, and editorial products in coordination with external public affairs functions;
Preparation of designated organizational personnel for public presentations, media interviews, news conferences and other special events.NOTE: Ability to speak and write fluently in Spanish is highly desirable.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship: Candidates must be United States citizens and present proof of citizenship, if selected.
Residency: If you are not currently an ICE employee, you must meet one or more of the following primary residence criteria for three of the last five years prior to submitting your application for employment:
Resided in the United States or its protectorates or territories (excluding short trips abroad, such as vacations);
Worked for the United States government as an employee overseas in a federal or military capacity; or
Been a dependent of a U.S. federal or military employee serving overseas.
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Background Security Investigation: You will need to successfully complete a background investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Drug Testing: You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on the authority under which you are appointed.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Homeland Security | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Detroit | |
| Experience:Any | State: Michigan | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:48205 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 57,709.00 - 89,217.00 USD per year
Benefits
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. These benefits include, but are not limited to: health care, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, annual and sick leave, long-term care insurance, and retirement savings plans, and transit subsidies. For more information about these benefits, please visit http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
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