Joining the Secret Service, Office of Communication and Media Relations will allow you to educate and communicate with private citizens, public partners, and members of the media to promote the success and synergy of the United States Secret Service. This Writer-Editor position starts at a of $94,199 (GS-12, step 1), with potential to $122,459 (GS-12, step 10). For more information on the Secret Service click here.  

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Writer-Editor in the Office of Communication and Media Relations. Typical work assignments include:

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $94,199) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as: Supporting communication efforts for the senior executives and developing additional written content for social and news mediaoutlets Writing, proofreading, and editing scripts for video projects including, but is not limited to writing talking points, speeches, Cabinet-level briefings, and internal action plans, and media outlets such as a newspaper, radio station or a television studio  Crafting communications and detailed updates that are accurate, readable, and present a firm understanding of the facts and circumstances surrounding important decisions  Using plain language to communicate these complex, government-centric messages, and directorates. We are committed to hiring an individual Researching, speechwriting, and technical writing for a large, federal or private agency 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. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement at this level.

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service (DHS-USSS) Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, District of Columbia 20223 United States
• Name: APT Talent Management Div
• Phone: 202-406-5800
• Email: [email protected]