Public Affairs Specialist - ACWA Assessment GS-1035-07.

Duties

This Public Notice is for an ACWA covered series at the GS-07 grade level with a two-grade interval promotion potential. If selected for an ACWA covered series and grade, you will receive an email invitation with a link to this announcement and will be required to complete the online questionnaire and pass the ACWA assessment test to obtain a firm job offer.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to current system restrictions, the promotion potential listed is not accurate. Promotion potential levels will vary depending upon the position, grade and location. If selected for a position, promotion potential should be discussed with the Human Resources staff member at the time of tentative job offer.

General Schedule Salary Table for "Rest of US" (RUS), without locality, was used to indicate the salary in this announcement, salaries may vary dependent upon location selected. Please refer to the Salary Tables link for more information:

Link To GS Qualifications For Additional Information

NOTE: New appointment shall be made at the minimum rate of the appropriate grade unless regulatory guidance permits otherwise.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• May be required to be on call and/or to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May perform periodic weekly 24-hour alert duty as the public affairs on-call representative to answer news media and other inquiries after duty hours.
  
  

Qualifications

Public Affairs Specialist, 1035

Qualifications requirements are not listed on this public notice as this notice is not posted for applications for employment.

Education

Education requirements are not listed on this public notice as this notice is not posted for applications for employment.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

Optional Documents

Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record signed by a supervisor.

Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.

Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.