This position is located in the Multi-Language Team, Division of Communications Support (DCS), Office of Public Inquiries and Communications Support (OPICS), Office of Communications (OCOMM). As a specialist, the incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and marketing the agency's public information policies, programs, and activities designed to improve the level of knowledge and understanding among people who have limited English proficiency (LEP).

Duties

Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the agency's overall external communications and PI/PA activities. Conducts English/Spanish translations and reviews. Helps to develop and write public information materials covering basic and complex program areas designed to reach Spanish speaking people through various media. Evaluates the effectiveness of public information products intended for communities with LEP. Recommends revisions and improvements to better serve the population with LEP.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required.
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for this GS-12 position, the applicant must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include: Translating and writing in Spanish to or for the public and evaluating public affairs programs in order to develop recommendations. NOTE: Your resume must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as they relate to this position. Your resume and supporting documents must specifically address the evaluation criteria for the position. Describe duties you perform (not just knowledge, skills and abilities) as they relate to the specialized experience required for this position. Be clear, accurate and specific when describing your experience; e.g., list all positions separately, include full start and stop dates for each position, your work schedule (number of hours per week), your grade (if your position is federal) and a comprehensive description of the relevant duties you performed in each position. This information is instrumental in determining the highest quality candidates to be referred to the Selecting Official. Please submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. If your application materials do not demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and/or education needed for this position, your application will be ineligible for consideration. Note: Candidates invited for an interview will be required to demonstrate their fluency in Spanish. Information on this series can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/public-affairs-series-1035/

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address OCOMM 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Staffing DCCOMM
• Phone: 410-965-1234
• Email: [email protected]