To qualify for the position of Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Communications Specialist), at GS-1035-11, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Coordinating social media coverage of communication events and/or efforts such as press conferences; and 2) Identifying innovative tools or strategies to stay relevant in social media. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 07/01/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 07/01/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.