Coordinate NIST's exhibit program for STEM conferences (AAAS, Grace Hopper, etc.). Includes establishing plan for which conferences NIST will attend; coordinating shipping of materials; developing content and hands-on activities; recruiting SMEs to staff booth; etc. Help staff NIST booths at exhibits.

Duties

Coordinate NIST's exhibit program for STEM conferences (AAAS, Grace Hopper, etc.). Includes establishing plan for which conferences NIST will attend; coordinating shipping of materials; developing content and hands-on activities; recruiting SMEs to staff booth; etc. Help staff NIST booths at exhibits. Some travel will be required. Coordinate and conduct tours of NIST campus for VIPs, peer professional, and education groups. Includes establishing tour stops; training presenters on plain language and handling tour logistics. Coordinate and run special events, such as community open houses, as needed.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Applicants must submit with their application two writing samples that demonstrate the ability to translate complex chemistry, biology, biotechnology and/or physics research concepts into journalistic lay language (Selective Placement Factor)
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (ZA-II at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as experience writing, editing and/or presenting content about science and technical research topics to a variety of audiences in lay language. Applicants must submit with their application two writing samples that demonstrate the ability to translate complex chemistry, biology, biotechnology and/or physics research concepts into journalistic lay language Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Public Affairs Office 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Audrey Zimmerman
• Phone: 301-975-4926
• Email: [email protected]