This position is located in the Office of Communications and Outreach (OCO) within the Writing Team, Department of Education (ED) in Washington, DC.  The Office of Communications and Outreach is responsible for overall leadership for the Department in its communications and outreach activities.  The Writing Team prepares remarks for the Secretary and other Principal Offices to convey information about the key policies, priorities and programs of the Department. 

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 50th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, GS-1035-15, you will be responsible for:

Requirements

• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Background Investigation is required.
• Relocation will not be paid.
• You may be subject to serve a one year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification RequirementsYou may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-15 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience writing and editing speeches, articles, talking points, and other written communications for a senior executive or equivalent. Experience in formulating and directing the implementation of policies, approaches and procedures to ensure publications (print and digital) are responsive to public needs.  Experience in supervising and conducting continuous assessments of team functions and processes to improve or simplify operations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). Ability to communicate to a variety of audiences authoritatively with confidence and persuasion.  Ability to write and edit material for a senior executive.  Ability to work independently and serves as expert in the communications field. Knowledge of personnel practices and techniques required to effectively lead a team. Ability to manage programs and projects including negotiation and facilitation skills to achieve goals.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade levels. 

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: Lolita Grooms
• Phone: 202-427-2554
• Email: [email protected]