This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.
Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:
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Appointing organization (FBI)
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Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
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Same or higher grade
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Duty location (city or state)
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Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)
Job Opening: 65542
Opening Date: June 3, 2026
Closing Date: June 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)
Job Title
Public Affairs Specialist GS-11/12
Full Performance Level
GS-12
Division
Richmond Field Office
Working Hours
Monday - Friday
8:15am - 5:00pm
(Hours may vary based on the needs of the office)
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Who May Apply
Current, permanent FBI employees
Number of Positions Available
1
Salary
GS-11:$78,009.00 - $101,417.00
GS-12:$93,499.00 - $121,551.00
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for continuing relationships with the local media, as well as, the national and international news media. They assist in planning and coordinating the dissemination of information relating to the organization's programs, objectives and functions through the news media such as wire services, radio, television, newspaper, etc. Written work products include: news releases; spot radio and television announcements; fact sheets; feature stories; and background statements.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Must be a U.S. citizen
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Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license
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Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
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Some travel may be required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required. May be required to stand for long hours in indoor and outdoor locations. May be required to lift gear up to 20 pounds. May be subject to multi-day, weekend or overnight deployment in various elements. Occasional travel may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is often performed in a typical office setting or similar surroundings. May also be required to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings in various elements as needed, including at studios, crime scenes, joint information centers, and emergency operations centers.
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Reviews requests for information, interviews, or access from the media, entertainment industry, special interest groups, the general public or employees.
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Prepares or edits organizational publications with factual information involving a complex array of sensitive issues for internal and external audiences, including employee newsletters and reports.
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Remains updated on national issues, current events, and late breaking news affecting the Bureau and coordinates the dissemination of information, priorities, jurisdiction, and mission to the national and international news media, the general public, and other individuals and organizations.
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Establishes and maintains relationships with the national media and other specialized groups including those with indifferent or opposing goals.
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Evaluates and analyzes requests from the media to interview FBI officials, particularly those at the highest levels regarding topics that are of a sensitive and/or controversial nature.
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Writes and disseminates to local and national print and broadcast media representatives, national news releases and statements on issues of national significance that reflect the official position of the Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
The first five competencies/The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.
Competencies:
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Communications and Media
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Flexibility/Adaptability
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Initiative
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Organizing and Planning
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Problem Solving/Judgment
Specialized Experience (SE)
GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
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Drafted press releases, social media posts, and/or presentations for internal or external dissemination.
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Supported crisis management response by engaging media, attending meetings, and/or preparing content for release.
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Coordinated public awareness campaigns in order to gather information.
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Liaised with members of the media and trusted organizations in order to maintain effective working relationships and share information.
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
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Establishes and maintains relationships with the national media and other specialized groups including those with indifferent or opposing goals.
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Proactively reviews, conducts research, and gathers information from various sources on potential issues.
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Writes and disseminates to local and national print and broadcast media representatives, national news releases and statements on issues of national significance that reflect the official position of an organization.
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Releases factual statements involving a complex array of sensitive issues.
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Responds to requests for information from the media or designates and appropriates spokesperson or information source.
Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
GS-12: Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
HOW TO APPLY
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