This position is located in the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, Office of Creative (GPA/DC/CR). This office communicates U.S. foreign policy through direct engagement with audiences on social media platforms. The content the office produces serves as the official online voice of the U.S. Department of State and the Secretary.   This announcement has been amended to add an additional "hiring paths” to the JOA.

Duties

Develops social media content relying on a strong understanding of the Department of State and U.S. foreign policy. Develops communication plans and conveys information to enhance understanding of programs and/or issues of interest to target audiences. Plans and carries out projects and assignments and determines the approach, methods, and techniques and adheres to policies and guidelines. Communicates the significance of foreign policy and takes advantage of the internet's expanding audience through the State Department web pages.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. [If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. REMOVE THIS TEXT IF EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS DO NOT APPLY.]  NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants applying for the GS-12 grade level must meet one of the following requirements: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: -Experience writing and organizing to provide comprehensive communications to audiences on U.S. foreign policy. -Experienced in using a variety of communication techniques, methods and strategies to develop communications plans. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position. Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet one of the following requirements: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: -Experience working with senior officials or executives within an organization to communicate ideas and visions to a public audience. -Experience producing written and digital content to convey information concerning programs and functions to target audiences. -Experienced in using a variety of communication techniques, methods and strategies to develop communications plans. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street N.W. Room 2214 (HST) Washington, District of Columbia 20520 United States
• Name: Cheryl Y. Bailey
• Phone: 202-647-6722
• Email: [email protected]