Job opening: Outreach and Marketing Speciallist

Salary: $57 118 - 89 835 per year

Published at: Dec 08 2023

Company: Small Business Administration

Employment Type: Full-time

This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228. This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP). This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations - Region VII in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Outreach and Marketing Specialist works with assigned groups, organizations, associations, coalitions, and partners who may benefit from the use of SBA programs and services.

Duties

Salary Range GS09 - $57,118 - $74,250 GS11 - $69,107 - $89,835 The Outreach and Marketing Specialist is responsible for; Building and maintaining 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. 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. Advising and training on SBA programs. Assisting in conducting program evaluations, as well as monitoring awardee performance, ensuring that grantees comply with terms and conditions of award. Performing other duties as assigned. This is a developmental position. The position requires close supervision on new tasks and assignments, while carrying out non-complex recurring assignments independently. The incumbent serves as a member of the District Office Team in a defined developmental capacity.

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: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector that includes: Marketing through outreach, training and education to various organizations; and Participating in outreach, training, presentations and education on a variety of business management and financial management topics; and Providing support to senior staff to maintain alliances and partnerships with a variety of partners. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. GS-11: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector that includes: assisting in the development of marketing strategies for programs and services for growth and development of a customer base; and delivering outreach, training, presentations and education on a variety of business management, financial management or lending topics related to small business; and managing collaborative alliances and partnerships with a variety of business development partners. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. 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 1101b 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. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 12/15/2023.

Education

Education may be substituted for experience for this position.

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.

GS-09: Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent degree related to the position to be filled (e.g. business, finance, accounting), or 2 years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related.

GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in an accredited college or university related to the position to be filled (i.e. business, finance, accounting).

Combination of Experience and Education:
GS-09: Combination of education and experience as specified above. For example, an applicant who has 1.0 full year of Masters level education (i.e. 50% of education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position.

GS-11: Combination of education and experience as specified above. For example, an applicant who has 1.5 full years of Ph.D. level education (i.e. 50% of education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position.

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.