This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate, Communications and Outreach Division (COD) in Washington DC. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the planning, drafting, editing, approving, and publication of web content to the Science and Technology Directorate website.

Duties

As a Web Content Manager, GS-0301-12/13, your typical work assignments may include: Coordinating the planning, drafting, editing, approving, and publication of web content to the Science and Technology Directorate website and providing direction to program and office content coordinators, subject matter experts, and other staff across the Science and Technology Directorate. Evaluating the effectiveness of online communication programs and recommends improvements based on research. Serving as the subject matter expert for the Web Content Management system. Collaborating and communicating with designers, developers, and writers to conceptualize and create innovative communication tools. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You will be required to undergo pre-appointment drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This position is eligible for telework based on agency policy.
• This position requires you to have access, safeguard, and store classified national security information on a regular basis. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: For the GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Utilizing internet design, user experience, user-centric design, and information architecture principles to create and maintain an online information sharing platform; 2) Developing web content to enhance understanding of assigned programs; 3) Incorporating new approaches to resolve complex communications problems; 4) Applying web metrics to generate reports and optimize web content; 5) Creating technical training program documents to assist subordinates in managing web content and systems. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. For the GS-12: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Analyzing the effectiveness of communication policies and plans; 2) Planning a communication program through the use of various communication strategies; 3) Developing and editing original multimedia products in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; 4) Writing communications products (i.e. news releases, fact sheets, speeches, etc.) to support organizational priorities and activities. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Jenny Kern
• Phone: (912) 267-3100
• Email: [email protected]