Public Affairs Specialist (COGAP Manager)

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

Communication and outreach principles, methods, practices, and techniques sufficient to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to develop and execute operational, logistical and event plans and information. Management methods and techniques sufficient to develop and apply new approaches to difficult and complex community relations problems. Navigate intergovernmental relations, community engagement and communicate verbally and effectively in writing. Government contracting and procurement skills.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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 volunteer experience.

You will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist (COGAP Manager) and as a member of the COMREL team and is responsible for the operational, logistics, public outreach and event coordination for various CG-0923 programs, events, and activities. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Serving as event planner, coordinator, and advisor for various high-level events, including planning of administrative, logistical, operational support and coordination, travel and lodging assistance for events. Developing and executing comprehensive public outreach activities and community relations campaigns. Serving as the program manager for the Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP) and partnering sponsor to accept new works of art annually.

Serving as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Government Technical Lead for all CG-0923 labor contracts, annual art handling contract, art framing and imaging contract, and CG JROTC instruction contracts, etc. Working with stakeholders to organize art exhibits featuring Coast Guard art and their artists and maintaining database tracking art and their locations.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information