Public Affairs Specialist

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team responsible for providing Public Affairs Specialist support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, located in Newark, New Jersey, focusing on communications, media, and video production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain collaborative communications with local law enforcement agencies, such as the Police Department, as well as federal law enforcement agencies.
• Work with the USAO community to develop and implement engagement communication strategies; provide advice and recommendations to the U.S. Attorney and the Front Office.
• Represent the district at numerous community meetings and events, including those that occur during the evenings.
• Consult with law enforcement, community, and public safety stakeholders to address quality of life needs through interactions with the district's litigation sections and other government agencies.
• Provide responses to numerous community concerns both in-person and in writing.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

GS-14: To be eligible at the GS-14 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors), performing some or all of the following duties:

• Coordinating or implementing public affairs strategies for a government organization or implementing coverage strategies for a major news organization.
• Writing or editing communication materials (news releases, fact sheets, brochures, etc.) related to crime, the judicial system, legislation, financial markets, or technology.
• Collaborating closely with subject-matter experts under tight deadlines to distill and translate complex subjects into clear, understandable material for a general audience.
• Interacting with the public and news media on behalf of an organization through interviews, conference appearances, or public speaking.
• Demonstrating leadership in creating a digital strategy for a government, corporate, or news organization, including public-facing websites, digital newsletters, audio productions such as podcasts, and social-media outreach.
• Producing accessible instructional or educational content for the public on complex legal, financial, or policy topics while defining objectives, identifying target audiences, and adapting material based on effectiveness.
• Utilizing digital analytical tools and systems such as Google or Adobe Analytics to identify audience engagement and reach, implement audience growth initiatives, and increase visibility.

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Telework opportunities.
• Life insurance and health benefits.
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. A recruitment incentive may be considered based on qualifications.