This is a non-bargaining unit position. This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP). This position is with the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations - Region IV in Jacksonville, Florida. The Outreach and Marketing Specialist works with assigned groups, organizations and partners whose constituents and/or members may benefit from the use of Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and services.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: * With assistance, build and maintain a local network of collaborative partnerships: economic development practitioners in federal, state, regional and local government; chambers of commerce; business and trade associations; financial institutions; educational institutions and civic/community organizations. * Participate in representing the SBA at a variety of public functions through outreach/presentations/trainings in order to educate the small business, lender and contracting community about SBA programs and services and other small business-relevant topics. * Participate in or lead less-complex projects to accomplish outreach events and will be expected to collaborate with others on the team and other resources to ensure that the projects are successful. * With assistance, conduct training in alignment with organizational polices and goals. * Assist in conducting program evaluations, as well as monitoring awardee performance, ensuring that grantees comply with terms and conditions of the award. This is a developmental position in which you utilize the basic knowledge learned and apply it to regular and recurring less difficult work in the District Office while referring more complex work to a higher-level employee. Physical Demands: This position combines an office environment with extensive outreach activities. Incumbent is expected to lift boxes of hand-outs, information packets, computers and other items that can weigh up to 40 pounds. Required to transport, set-up and tear-down displays and/or other equipment at trade shows, training sessions and other locations. Work Environment: The work is performed in a variety of rural and urban environments (office, hotels, warehouse, factories, farms, faith-based and community-based locations, construction sites, restaurants, garages, laboratories, etc.) and may incur exposure to moderate risk, discomfort and unpleasant surroundings. Protective clothing and gear is not required. This position requires long periods of travel using multi-modes of transportation including operation of a motor vehicle (GOV/POV). Required to travel extensively throughout the District including frequent early morning, evening and occasional weekends and overnight travel. May be required to travel outside the District. Incumbent requires a valid driver's license.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Valid driver's license is required

Qualifications

GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service) obtained in either the public or private sector that includes: (1) Marketing through outreach, training and education to various organizations; AND (2) Participating in outreach, training, presentations and education on a variety of business management and financial management topics; AND (3) Providing support to senior staff to maintain alliances and partnerships with a variety of partners. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be 18 semester hours OR the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. You must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to support this option. If selected, official transcripts will be required. OR Combination: Combination of education and experience as specified above. For example, an applicant who has 1 full year of Master's level education (i.e. 50% of education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described above (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equate to 100% of the required experience for the position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be 18 semester hours OR the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. You must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to support this option. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: General Business and Industry Series, 1101 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 08/09/2023.

Education

If you do not meet the specialized experience requirements, you may also qualify with education. You MUST submit transcripts (official or unofficial) with this application if you wish to qualify based on education.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Verify School accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. *** For further information, click on: Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address Office of Field Operations - Region IV 233 Peachtree Street, NE Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 US
• Name: Kathleen Schrank
• Email: [email protected]