Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of External Relations. As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Deputy Chief, Office of External Relations), you will work with the Chief leading day-to-day work with the OEX team, including oversight of employee communications, social media and tour and visitor center operations, and will work with other offices to provide counsel on their communication objectives. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Deputy Chief, Office of External Relations), you will: Coordinate and manage all public relations activities and public information activities for the Bureau. This includes congressional, public and media, social media oversight, internal and external communications, special projects, the BEP Tour and Visitor Centers, the Historical Resource Center, marketing and public sales, numismatic and philatelic shows. Responsibilities also include working with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors staff on currency education programs. Direct the execution of an effective external relations program to ensure the timely and accurate release of information and responses to the general public, news media, Congressional staff, and numerous stakeholders. Manage a wide scope of internal and external communication needs of the Bureau. Internally, this includes working with Bureau Directorates and Offices to identify long-term communication needs. Externally, this includes Congressional and media relations, local, national and international audiences throughout both the broadcast, print and social media. Oversee the written materials produced by Bureau employees which includes press releases, issue papers, briefing materials, talking points, feature articles, op-ed pieces, speeches, congressional inquiries, film treatments, scripts, and informational brochures about the Bureau. Supervise the management of the Office of External Relations Division Managers and programs - ensuring implementation and administration of public education, informational outreach initiatives, and special events and projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-BEP-446-P, which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Requirements: The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résume. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable). Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Assisting with managing official communications that convey information related to an organizations products, programs, and policies; AND Managing or leading a team of public affairs specialists who handle media relations for a professional organization; AND Collaborating with others to develop a variety of digital communications such as websites, social media, videos, or digital signage; AND Assisting with the planning and execution of special projects or events. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. A one-year probationary period may be required. A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Undergo an income tax verification. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.