This position is in Region 5, External Communications Office. About Region 5: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5. This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Requirements

• If you are selected, a written participant agreement must be signed.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.

Qualifications

In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:To qualify for the GS-07 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-05 level defined as assisting others in the use of social media, radio, television, newspapers, fact sheets, and/or the Internet within an organization; and researching organizational programs, activities and/or functions for the preparation of communications to general audiences. - OR 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition) degree in the academic discipline as described below- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as advising others in the use of social media, radio, television, newspapers, fact sheets, and/or the Internet within an organization; and communicating organizational programs, activities and/or functions to general audiences.- OR master’s or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described below- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:   -Ability to identify appropriate social media communication channels. -Skill in drafting written materials such as press releases, fact sheets, news stories, web content, etc. -Knowledge of various communication channels to disseminate information to specific audiences. -Skill in oral communication to effectively coordinate the dissemination of information to media representatives and specific groups -Knowledge of environmental programs. -Skill in developing relationships with media representatives, regional managers and program staff. 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. If you have part-time work experience, read this:  EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Human Resources Office 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Mail Stop N-132 Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 United States
• Name: Graham Hastings
• Phone: 513-569-7800
• Email: [email protected]