SPECIAL ASSISTANT (External Affairs)

Agency:Broadcasting Board of Governors

Job Announcement Number:M/P-12-31

SALARY RANGE:	$105,211.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, January 06, 2012 to Friday, January 20, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0301-14/15
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) - Washington DC Metro Area, DC United States
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is located in the Broadcasting Board of Governors, Voice of America. The incumbent reports to the VOA Director, prepares external communication strategy, briefings to Congress, testimonies and speeches, responses to Congressional requests, and other executive-level correspondence.

THIS POSITION IS NOT COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT

The Broadcasting Board of Governors is conveniently located within walking distance to the Green, Yellow and Blue Metro lines.

INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency, is an exciting, multi cultural organization that encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting. The BBG is comprised of the Voice of America, which delivers high quality, multimedia programming in 44 languages to audiences worldwide; the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti); the International Broadcasting Bureau, which provides transmission, administrative, and other support service; and three grantee organizations - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia. Our staff of dedicated professionals serves as an example of a free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience with news, information, and relevant discussions.

NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS MERIT PROMOTION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL ONLY ALLOW CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. WE CANNOT ELECTRONICALLY OR MANUALLY MOVE YOUR APPLICATION TO THE CONCURRENTLY ADVERTISED DEU ANNOUNCEMENT. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE APPLYING UNDER THE CORRECT ANNOUNCEMENT.

This vacancy is being advertised under Merit Promotion procedures and is open to all status applicants. The vacancy is being concurrently advertised under delegated examining unit (DEU) procedures for non-status applicants under announcement DEU-12-31. Status applicants are those individuals who are currently serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, individuals who are eligible for reinstatement, or individuals who are applying under the VEOA program. Applicants who wish to be considered under both delegated examining and merit promotion procedures MUST apply to both vacancy announcements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U.S. Citizenship ONLY
• Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date.
• Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid
• Selectee will be subject to an investigation for suitability determination

SPECIAL ASSISTANT (External Affairs)