Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located with BLM Headquarters, Directorate of Communications, Division of Public Affairs. Information about Washington, DC and the surrounding area can be found at Official Tourism Site of Washington DC | Washington DC. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Plans work to be accomplished, sets priorities, and establishes schedules for completion of work and assigns work based on priorities, considerations of difficulty, requirements or assignments, and capabilities of employees. Manages administrative actions of employees, including but not limited to approving leave, submitting mid-year and end-year reviews, creating individual development plans Emphasizes teamwork throughout the division through cross-training, backup, and assisting one another with workloads. Advises and works with all levels of BLM staff, including senior communications management on issues related to the strategic use of new and social media for effective communications and engagement with the general public and specific audiences. Oversees, evaluates and adjusts bureau use of social media tools to establish and maintain effective relationships with web, print, and broadcast media and national organizations interested in the aspects of the BLM’s programs. Coordinates with the Public Affairs Division Chief to execute program goals and budget in this rapidly evolving and complex environment. Oversees the implementation of and bureau compliance with appropriate existing laws, regulations and policies. Maintains knowledge of current developments, direction, and trends in the use of internet, new and social media, and website technologies and applications. Works with senior leadership to develop new service- wide policy and procedures governing the use of social media, addressing public relations issues, content standards, and strategy.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required. Direct Deposit Required.
• Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• If selected for this position, you will be required to annually complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 within 30 days of reporting to duty.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Specialized experience is defined as: experience managing established social media campaigns and utilizing a diverse array of social media platforms to communicate information about agency programs, policies, initiatives, and other relevant information to the public. 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. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM, Headquarters Office BLM, National Operations Center HR-250 Denver Federal Center, Building 85 P.O. Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225 US
• Name: HQ/NOC HR
• Phone: 303-236-6421
• Email: [email protected]