Public Affairs Specialist

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in creating and running multimedia public information campaigns for different audiences, including the public and technical groups.

Experience organizing meetings and preparing materials to support effective communication before, during, and after public meetings and consultations. Experience building and maintaining good relationships with government officials, citizens, media, and universities. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

Develops and implements strategic public information and communication programs that translate complex scientific, environmental, and policy information into clear, accessible materials for diverse stakeholders.,Develops and maintains strategic relationships with government officials, media, Tribal organizations and First Nations, academia, industry, environmental organizations, and other Great Lakes stakeholders to effectively communicate the IJC's mission,,Plans, coordinates, and supports binational public outreach activities, workshops, seminars, training sessions, hearings, and consultations.,Leads and manages public information and communications programs for GLWQA activities, developing and disseminating tailored written and digital materials to effectively communicate IJC programs