Public Affairs Specialist (COGAP Manager)

U.S. Coast Guard•Washington, DC

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Affairs Specialist (COGAP Manager) is a GS-1035-13 position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Community Relations Division CG-COMMS-31, in Washington, District of Columbia. As a member of the COMREL team, the role manages operational, logistical, outreach, and event-coordination work for CG-0923 programs, events, and activities. The position also manages the Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP) and serves as a contracting officer representative and government technical lead for specified contracts.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.
Experience applying communication and outreach principles, methods, practices, and techniques to develop and execute operational, logistical, and event plans and information.
Experience applying management methods and techniques to develop and implement approaches to complex community relations problems.
Ability to navigate intergovernmental relations and community engagement, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Government contracting and procurement skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a NACI clearance.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and advise on high-level events, including administrative, logistical, operational support, travel, and lodging coordination.
Develop and execute public outreach activities and community relations campaigns.
Manage the Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP) and partner with its sponsor to accept new works of art annually.
Serve as Contracting Officer Representative and Government Technical Lead for CG-0923 labor contracts, the annual art handling contract, art framing and imaging contract, and CG JROTC instruction contracts.
Work with stakeholders to organize art exhibits featuring Coast Guard art and artists.
Maintain a database tracking Coast Guard art and its locations.