Wanted: Government 'Invitations Coordinator,' Salary $103k and Benefits

As the White House talks of stripping down our military forces, the pumping up of the federal civilian corps continues apace. From Drudge we learn of the munificent salary available to the successful candidate for the position of “Invitations Coordinator” of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB:

Job Title:Invitations Coordinator
Agency:Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Sub Agency:CFPB – Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Job Announcement Number:12-CFPB-145X
SALARY RANGE: $53,500.00 to $102,900.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 to Saturday, January 07, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: CN-0301-04
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time – Excepted service time-limited Appointment NTE 12 months; may be extended up to July 20, 2015
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:04
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) – Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from U.S. citizens.
JOB SUMMARY:
Do you want to be a leader in your field at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – a groundbreaking organization solely devoted to the economic strength and vitality of American Families? Do you want to play an important role in making consumer financial markets work for all American families? Do you want to challenge yourself and others? If you answer “Yes”, then we have a career for you! CFPB professionals have unparalleled opportunities to expand horizons for themselves and for the nation. Be one of the founding members of an agency that will make a difference in the lives of everyday American families!

This position is located in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Office of External Affairs. The Office of External Affairs is responsible for coordination of all external communication, with a focus on raising awareness of consumer issues through activities, messages, and interactions with Public Relations, Media, Communities, Industries, and Stakeholders. You will support management of CFPB’s participation in external events by developing and maintaining databases and event calendar and providing advice and guidance on consideration of invitations.