This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate Communications and Outreach Division (COD). The primary purpose of this position is to independently plan and perform the work of the position, identify issues and problems, initiate action to resolve them, and discuss with the Deputy Director and/or Director of COD any controversial or sensitive issues that may significantly impact the directorate.

Duties

As a Web Content Manager, GS-0301-12/13, your typical work assignments may include: Managing the daily publishing of content to the Science and Technology Directorate website, including expert proofreading and editing content from contributing authors at all levels across the Directorate. Serving as the S&T contact and project manager for web public awareness campaigns, special projects, and high-profile and priority content (including the home page), ensuring consistency, accuracy, and execution of campaigns, publications, and communications materials. Developing and continuously improving Content Management System (CMS) quick reference guides and S&T publishing guidelines. Collaborating and communicating with designers, developers, and writers to conceptualize and create innovative communication tools. 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 must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• 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.
• Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• 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.

Qualifications

GS-13 Specialized Experience: 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) Advising content authors on how to best develop and present material for public consumption; 2) Developing new approaches to approaches to identify and resolve complex communications problems; 3) Utilizing various metrics (i.e. Google Analytics) to evaluate web performance, identify trends, and/or recommend website improvements; 4) Coordinating large scale changes or transitions to an organizations web presence and social media (i.e. new content management systems, website redesign, implementation of new functionalities, etc.). Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. GS-12 Specialized Experience: 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) Planning and/or executing a communication program by utilizing various communication techniques; 2) Analyzing the effectiveness of communication policies and plans to identify areas of improvement; 3) Producing original multimedia and communication products (i.e. news releases, presentations, promotional materials, etc.). 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]