This position is located in Everglades National Park, in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 02/20/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Salary: GS-09 $63,867 - $83,027 GS-11 $77,274 - $100,453

Duties

This position serves as the Science Communication Specialist in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks. The purpose of this position is to communicate about the science, research, resource management, and ecosystem issues managed by the South Florida Natural Resources Center and support the parks with internal and external communications. Science Communication- Initiate and implement in-reach and out-reach learning opportunities for park staff and middle school to adult learners with a focus on research and promotion of a sense of stewardship. Provide and/or facilitate overall science education programs and activities for the local community, news media, visitors, schools, community groups, subject matter specialists, and special interest groups. Visual Information Development- Develop a diverse range of accessible communication products to communicate the methods and findings of recent and current research projects for management, staff, cooperators, and visitors. Product examples include, but are not limited to, resource briefs, fact sheets, summaries of hot topics, overviews, newsletters, StoryMaps, brochures, field guides, audio clips, videos, interactive articles, and web pages. Maintain a sufficient working knowledge of new and emerging technologies and incorporate into products created. Research Synthesis- Learn about park resources by researching primary and secondary documents, (published and unpublished), using State, regional and local archives and public and private repositories, as well as Government documents. Continue acquiring in-depth resource knowledge by participating in field-based research and monitoring efforts. Science topics include, but are not limited to, climate and environmental change, fire ecology, biodiversity, invasive species, wildlife, vegetation, air and water quality, cultural preservation, and visitor experience. Identify priority research topics and science issues to gather, analyze, and synthesize scientific information from research, monitoring, resources management actions, and other sources of information. Compile relevant and accurate research results from scientific literature, summary reports, and scientists/subject matter experts on park natural and cultural resources and issues for use by scientists, managers, park staff, cooperators, and visitors. Collaboration and Partnerships- Participate with NPS staff, other agencies, park partners, and organizations to provide expertise on research results and to develop and implement educational opportunities and communication products. Coordinate the integration of the science communication and engagement program with all divisions at Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks, the South Florida Natural Resource Center, other NPS units, the NPS Caribbean Inventory & Monitoring Network, and the national Natural Resource Stewardship and Science network. Administration- Coordinate planning in the science communication and engagement program for the short, mid, and long-term outlook by identifying program improvements, recommending methods to target and attract untapped audiences, developing schedules for special events, and responding to public inquiries. Evaluate effectiveness of educational outreach and use this information to plan changes in future programs. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/20/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: translating and communicating complex scientific information to the general public; assisting with and/or conducting public outreach and education on science topics; creating print or digital media products to summarize scientific articles or data; managing social media, website, and digital communications; representing an agency or organization to the media and public through interviews and community engagement. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take education percentage. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: translating and communicating complex scientific information to various audiences including media, stakeholders, and general public; conducting public outreach and education on science topics; creating print or digital media products to summarize scientific articles or data; managing social media, website, and digital communications; serving as a spokesperson for an agency and/or representing an agency to the media and public through interviews and community engagement; communicating sensitive or controversial content; developing strategic communication plans; providing guidance and training others to communicate on complex science topics; writing and editing journal articles, technical reports, briefing papers on natural resource topics. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take education percentage. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address Everglades National Park 40001 SR 9336 Homestead, FL 33034 US
• Name: Dalirca Matos
• Phone: (000)000-0000
• Email: [email protected]