Public Affairs Specialist

Summary The candidates will directly support a team of conference specialists in the NIST Conference Program and AV Services group. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. citizenship Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450 Selective Placement Factor: Writing Sample as specified in the qualification section below. Bargaining Unit Position: No Qualifications ZA-II: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level (ZA-I at NIST) in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience supporting conferences, such as booking meeting room space, coordinating AV services and food and beverage services requests. The candidate must have working knowledge of technologies that support conferences (webpages, online registration systems, conference apps and virtual meeting platforms) with the ability to assist in troubleshooting technical issues, managing timelines for multiple events and projects simultaneously, collaborating with other team members to address client needs while maintaining client and customer satisfaction by responding to requests in a timely manner and resolving issues, making recommendations in processes and operations, strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, and proven writing skills to communicate services to registrants OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Equivalent combination of education and experience. Selective Placement Factor: Writing Sample: Candidate shall provide one original writing sample/conference planning document of either: 1) An event run of show 2) a conference project plan for a 500-person event that includes meeting room rental, audio/visual services and equipment, food and beverage services, speaker selection and communication, lodging accommodations, promotion, staffing. The writing samples shall demonstrate specialized experience in managing technical conferences, and the ability to write clear, concisely, and grammatically correct. 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application. Additional information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position requires filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter. NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs Read more Benefits 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. 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