This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Strategic Communications Specialist, you will develop, plan, and organize assignments involving the communication of the substance and intent of key DOE programs and policies; provide recommendations to the Director of External Affairs and EM management on programs and policies regarding management initiatives and its communications program.

Duties

As a Strategic Communications Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position requires the incumbent to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually.
• Occasional travel is required for the position.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-13] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Developing communication strategies and serving as an authority on organizational matters; and Planning, coordinating, and implementing communication program activities involving highly technical functions related to federal programs of nationwide significance and impact; and Analyzing, developing, and modifying a range of informational materials (e.g., presentations, responses to public or media inquiries, and Congressional testimony) designed to reach specific audiences most effectively. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Environmental Management - Headquarters P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Susan Harris
• Email: [email protected]