Public Affairs
20 open positions in this category
OPM series 1035. Communicate an agency's programs and policies to the public and the media through news releases, publications, websites, and outreach.
Beyond press releases and web content, 1035 work includes running social media accounts, producing speeches and talking points, planning events and advising leadership on how a decision will land with the public. Every department and most bureaus have a public affairs office, so the series turns up across the government, from U.S. Attorneys’ offices to agricultural programs to Guard units and cultural institutions.
Recent listings have included public affairs specialists, supervisory public affairs specialists, a public affairs officer, a Title 32 public affairs specialist in an Army National Guard unit, and a supervisory administrative and technical specialist. U.S. Attorneys’ offices, USDA Rural Development, the Foreign Agricultural Service, Army National Guard units, the National Gallery of Art and the Library of Congress have been sources.
Applying tip: the series has no specific degree requirement, so announcements lean on specialized experience and often ask for writing samples or a portfolio; keep links to published work ready. Title 32 Guard positions require membership in the Guard unit. Our federal resume guide explains how to turn a communications portfolio into the detailed resume federal hiring expects.
Our inventory holds 20 open listings in Public Affairs: all telework eligible. 20 were posted in the last 30 days, the newest on Oct 15, 2026. Advertised pay runs $34,799 to $197,200 a year, typically about $101,897. GS grades range from 9 to 15. Employers with the most listings: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (3), Agriculture, Rural Development (2), Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys (2). Figures as of Oct 15, 2026, refreshed daily.