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Peace Corps

Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, FP-1035-5

Announcement Number:	15-181-CC	Application Deadline:	05/15/2015
Locations:	New York, New York	Open Date:	05/01/2015
Salary Range:	Min: 56395.0 - Max: 82817.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Term	Promotion Potential:	4
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 3 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" for small agencies in 2014, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There's a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant "Community" atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants "what you can do for your country" . . . and the world.
<b>Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps!</b> -- (1) Voted in the top 3 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" for small agencies in 2014, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There's a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant "Community" atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants "what you can do for your country" . . . and the world.

Notes:

PRIOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY OR RELATED WORK: Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases. APPLICANTS WITH CIA CONNECTIONS. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration.

If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration. If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy.

Duties:

This position is located in Volunteer Recruitment and Selection, Office of Recruitment, within the jurisdiction of the Regional Recruitment Office. The Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist leads the marketing communications and public affairs function for the 9-state Northeast Region in support of volunteer recruitment and Peace Corps brand awareness.

The incumbent participates in the development and implementation of a strategic communications and marketing strategy designed to generate recruitment leads and support brand awareness. Oversees key messaging development and ensures consistency, and performs communications and public relations planning and editing duties. Develops and manages the Regional Recruitment Office marketing communications budget and purchasing, and ROI tracking systems. Assists recruiters in developing recruitment campaign plans and strategies by researching media markets and promotional opportunities, recommending media/marketing techniques. Supervises the work of a team of regional public affairs specialists. Collaborates with public affairs and communications units across the agency. Participates as a member of the Regional Recruitment Office leadership team, involved in decision-making, processes and procedures, and staff training and hiring.
This position is located in Volunteer Recruitment and Selection, Office of Recruitment, within the jurisdiction of the Regional Recruitment Office. The Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist leads the marketing communications and public affairs function for the 9-state Northeast Region in support of volunteer recruitment and Peace Corps brand awareness. The incumbent participates in the development and implementation of a strategic communications and marketing strategy designed to generate recruitment leads and support brand awareness. Oversees key messaging development and ensures consistency, and performs communications and public relations planning and editing duties. Develops and manages the Regional Recruitment Office marketing communications budget and purchasing, and ROI tracking systems. Assists recruiters in developing recruitment campaign plans and strategies by researching media markets and promotional opportunities, recommending media/marketing techniques. Supervises the work of a team of regional public affairs specialists. Collaborates with public affairs and communications units across the agency. Participates as a member of the Regional Recruitment Office leadership team, involved in decision-making, processes and procedures, and staff training and hiring.
The incumbent is responsible for the regional office marketing and advertising program, including managing the writing and designing of related promotions, and negotiating the placement of online, print, broadcast and out-of-home advertising. Schedules direct marketing programs, including email marketing and targeted flyers and handouts.

The incumbent establishes and maintains key points of contact with the media, and other key organizations and contacts. Functions as a liaison with the Office of Communications and the Office of Press Relations assisting in the dissemination of national press releases, public service announcements and campaigns, and coordinating media outreach and appearances. Writes news releases and feature stories, and develops story pitches for local media related to volunteer work and agency programs. Acts as a regional spokesperson and works with the Press Office on managing media issues involving the agency. Ensures key messaging, talking points and agency announcements are framed and distributed to regional staff.
The incumbent is responsible for the regional office marketing and advertising program, including managing the writing and designing of related promotions, and negotiating the placement of online, print, broadcast and out-of-home advertising. Schedules direct marketing programs, including email marketing and targeted flyers and handouts. The incumbent establishes and maintains key points of contact with the media, and other key organizations and contacts. Functions as a liaison with the Office of Communications and the Office of Press Relations assisting in the dissemination of national press releases, public service announcements and campaigns, and coordinating media outreach and appearances. Writes news releases and feature stories, and develops story pitches for local media related to volunteer work and agency programs. Acts as a regional spokesperson and works with the Press Office on managing media issues involving the agency. Ensures key messaging, talking points and agency announcements are framed and distributed to regional staff.
The incumbent ensures regional office maintains social media and story blog presence adhering to agency guidelines and that appropriate and relevant content is posted on a consistent basis. Involved in social media strategy and operations decisions.

The incumbent participates in the planning and implementation of community relations activities and special events. Takes lead role in supporting agency leadership visits to the region, including agenda logistics, briefings and speeches, and promotions and press activities.
The incumbent ensures regional office maintains social media and story blog presence adhering to agency guidelines and that appropriate and relevant content is posted on a consistent basis. Involved in social media strategy and operations decisions. The incumbent participates in the planning and implementation of community relations activities and special events. Takes lead role in supporting agency leadership visits to the region, including agenda logistics, briefings and speeches, and promotions and press activities.
The incumbent supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-07 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.
The incumbent supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-07 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.