The National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution, has a position available for a Public Affairs Specialist. Job number 99CR-1290. For more information, please contact the Smithsonian Institution, Office of Human Resources. Do not reply to this email.
Applications must be submitted to one of the addresses below and must be received by the closing date.
Send your application to:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
Branch 1
P.O. Box 23762
Washington, DC 20026-3762
Or bring your application to:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW. Suite 2100
Washington, DC 20560
(Hours: M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
To obtain information on the Trust Fund Hiring Process, hear about other Smithsonian vacancies, or request vacancy announcements, an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or an SF-171 (may be used for Trust Fund positions), call our automated Jobline on (202) 287-3102 (accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week).
For further information please call (202) 287-2498 (voice) or (202) 287-3498 (TTY).
24 HOUR DIAL-A-JOB: (202) 287-3102
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THIS NOT A FEDERAL POSITION
OPENING DATE: October 12, 1999
CLOSING DATE: October 26, 1999
Salary: $31,195 per annum
May have Promotion Potential to IS-11
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates including candidates with a disability.
DUTIES: The incumbent develops, through the print and broadcast media, information concerning the mission, programs and accomplishments of the National Postal Museum. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with print and broadcast media representatives in disseminating information or answering inquiries about the organization's operations or activities. Organizes and coordinates print and broadcast media interviews with staff members. Oversees all arrangements with the media involving the museum's activities. Uses a variety of methods and techniques in achieving communication goals. Selects photographs and other material for distribution to media representatives. Researches and writes articles on philately and postal history. Assists in planning the logistics and on-site management of special events and conferences locally and nationally. Coordinates smaller events/conferences. Writes and edits museums' newsletter. Interviews and confers with program specialists and curators to obtain latest information to use in news releases. Identifies characteristics and needs to the target audience and communication techniques most appropriate. Develops recommended approaches and drafts materials for supervisor's approval. Edits and proofreads all informational materials, including exhibit scripts and copy produced by other staff.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B or J.D.) Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position being filled.
Selective Factors: (Applicants must meet all of these mandatory requirements in order to be considered qualified to compete for a position.)
1. Ability to interact with the media, special interest groups, individuals and the public.
2. Skill in written communication (e.g., news releases, articles, newsletters, brochures, etc.).
3. Skill in oral communication (e.g., interviews, press conferences, presentations, etc.).
Quality Ranking Factors: (These factors are not mandatory to be considered for a position, but will be used to determine who are the highest qualified candidates among those who meet the selective factors.)
1. Ability to use various types of software (i.e., Excel, WordPerfect, WordPerfect Corel, Microsoft Word).
2. Skill in handling multiple responsibilities and activities simultaneously.
3. Ability to plan and coordinate special events and conferences.
4. Knowledge of methods used to produce print and broadcast media information.
5. Skill in writing clear, concise, creative communications.
NOTE: RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
How to Apply:
1. The Smithsonian Institution does not require a standard application form, but we need certain information to evaluate your qualifications. You may apply using a resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment, or any other written application form you choose, including an SF-171, Application for Federal Employment. See page 3 for further instructions. (Note: If you use an SF-171, do not answer questions 38-47. Job finalists will be asked to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment. The information on this form will be used to determine suitability for Trust Fund employment and to authorize a background investigation, if required.)
2. Clearly describe in your resume or application your work experience, education and/or training as it relates to this vacancy. It is very important that you fully address how your work experience and education/training meet both the specialized experience requirement and the selective factors. This information will be used to determine whether or not you are qualified for this vacancy. Selective factors establish qualifications to be eligible to compete for the position. Quality Ranking Factors are not mandatory but are used to determine who are the highest qualified candidates among those eligible to compete for the position. Therefore, it is to your benefit to provide a full description of your experience, education/training relative to the job requirements of this vacancy.
3. The attached Background Survey Questionnaire should be completed by all candidates, except Smithsonian Institution employees, and returned with the application. This form is for gathering statistical data and will not be a part of the application.
Nancy A. Pope
Curatorial Office, PR & Webmaster
National Postal Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560-0570
(202) 633-9381
http://www.si.edu/postal
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