This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), Planning and Operations, Communications Unit.

Duties

Monitors trends, tactics, and techniques to stay on the forefront of developments in technology and digital communications. Leads projects and initiatives that support the agency's modernization efforts. Plans, coordinates, and manages social media and web page content. Advises on and recommends potential projects and initiatives to improve the functionality and usability of the agency's website. Works with supervisors to plan work for federal and contractor staff by setting and adjusting short-term priorities and preparing schedules for effective completion of work. Designs, analyzes, reviews, and reports on project and campaign effectiveness to maximize results and inform future strategies. Develops and enhances standard operating procedures (SOPs) with supervisors and team members to improve processes and report on progress of various projects and initiatives through briefings and memoranda. Ability to communicate orally and in writing appropriate to the executive staff level and all other levels. Knowledge of evolving technologies in digital media and communications processes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Participates in developing and managing digital communication strategy and plans for communicating the organization's mission and ongoing programs, through the organization's website, published materials, social media, and information requests. Ensures digital content aligns with digital communications best practices, strategies, and agency/organization policy. Develops and monitors effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of internal and external digital engagement projects and campaigns. Skillfully writes and edits an array of digital content, including for existing and new or substantially revamped programs or products, for cross-platform dissemination using plain language principles, while maintaining accuracy and ensuring appropriateness for key audiences and specific digital platforms. Technical Qualifications: Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications: Communications and Media Technology Management Written and Oral Communication Teamwork Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Justice Statistics DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20531 US
• Name: Abygail Sharrar-Armendariz
• Email: [email protected]