[Job Radar](https://jobradar.live/) / [Jobs](https://jobradar.live/ilanlar) / Program Manager (Public Engagement) Active Hybrid Washington, District of Columbia Posted · 02.10.2026 USAJOBS # Program Manager (Public Engagement) Office of the Secretary of Transportation This position supports the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Public Affairs Director and Departmental Media Center by developing targeted strategies to increase public awareness of key agency initiatives. Responsibilities include drafting press releases, talking points, and briefing materials, as well as aligning daily communications with executive leadership. The role enhances the DOT's visibility, promotes its core mission, and maintains clear, consistent messaging across media platforms. The Program Manager (Public Engagement): Plans multimedia projects, collaborates with communications and program teams to develop multimedia content supporting campaigns, Department initiatives. Produces and edits video content Prepares reports and other materials for transmittal for senior staff. Operates and assists with professional camera, lighting, audio, and audiovisual equipment in studio and field environments. The Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Office of Public Liaison is seeking managerial program support to research, develop and implement strategies that increase visibility and strengthen public engagement in support of Department of Transportation's mission-driven activities. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience directing live and recorded studio technical operations, including multi-camera switching, signal routing, studio lighting, and audio mixing. Experience inspecting video waveforms, color space, and audio loudness to enforce compliance with broadcast television technical standards. Experience coordinating with technical crew and post-production personnel to resolve signal distortion, equipment failures, and technical delivery errors. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience serving as the primary technical authority directing multi-camera production workflows, signal routing, and live broadcast operations. Experience establishing and enforcing facility-wide technical quality specifications for luminance/chrominance levels, color space, and CALM Act audio compliance. Experience diagnosing signal path failures during live broadcasts and managing technical staff operating camera systems, switchers, and audio infrastructure. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Production: Producing a wide range of audiovisual products using many different production methods and techniques. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. OR Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled. TRANSCRIPTS are REQUIRED (For the GS-11) if you are substituting education for experience. The transcripts need not be official, but must show that you meet the stated education requirements, including specific major or class requirements. This job was verified from USAJOBS. Applications are completed on the original source. [Apply on the original listing ↗](https://jobradar.live/ilan/c09cc9f3-b7d7-4faf-a330-ae276673153b/git) ## Stop searching one by one for roles like this. Upload your resume or enter your target roles to see your first 3 matches for free. 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