Summary
"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more.
Duties
Serving as a Public Affairs Specialist GS-1035-9/11/12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Director's Office (DO), within the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and located in Glynco, GA. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as public affairs specialist, ensuring that publicity and marketing programs enhance FLETC'simage in government and business arenas. Typical duties include: Advises FLETC personnel and others directly involved with activity operations on handling problems and incidents related to the organization's programs. Communicates with a broad spectrum of individuals nationwide to coordinate, negotiate, and execute marketing strategies, including senior law enforcement, training, and legal officials in the Federal, state and local governments, vendor and contract representatives, media marketing personnel, and all levels of management at various agencies in government and the private sector. Planning, coordinating, and conducting tours of the FLETC facilities. Drafting articles, press releases, and speeches for the FLETC Director and other senior level officials for specialized trade publics. Assists with the implementation of professional marketing strategies to market FLETC training programs. Using and maintaining FLETC Official Social Media platforms to communicate FLETC mission and training to stakeholders. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with print and broadcast media representatives in disseminating information or answering inquiries about the FLETC's operations or activities. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.
Education
There is no positive education requirement, but you may substitute education for part or all of the required specialized experience. If you are using part or all of your education, then you must ALL transcrtips with your application. 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; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/homeYou must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
How you will be evaluated
A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application and the USA Hire Assessment. Online assessment: Applicants must complete the online USA Hire Competency Based Assessments measuring critical general competencies required to perform the job. Examples used in the assessment may include general situations not directly related to customer experience. Applicants submitting complete application packages and completing the online assessment will move on to the next phase of the assessment process. If you are the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the application questionnaire, click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13091309 Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.) Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. After FLETC completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.