GS-1130

Public Affairs

Performs public affairs work including media relations, public information, and communication strategies.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14📁1100

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1130

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

Experience: Experience in public affairs, media relations, or communications.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Develop public affairs strategies
•Write press releases and communications
•Manage media relations
•Coordinate public events
•Monitor media coverage
•Advise leadership on public affairs matters

🎯Key Competencies

Strategic Communication

Ability to develop comprehensive communication strategies.

Media Relations

Skill in working with journalists and managing media inquiries.

Content Development

Ability to create content for various platforms.

Crisis Communication

Skill in managing communications during critical situations.

Digital Media

Proficiency in social media and digital communication tools.

Stakeholder Engagement

Ability to build relationships with key audiences.

Writing

Skill in writing press releases, talking points, and publications.

Event Management

Ability to coordinate public events and press conferences.

🔑Resume Keywords

Advise leadership on public affairs mattersCoordinate public eventsDevelop public affairs strategiesManage media relationsMonitor media coveragePublic AffairsWrite press releases and communications

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