This position is in Region 3, Public Affairs Office, Communication Branch. About Region 3: R3 This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as advising senior management on the use of social media, radio, television, newspapers, fact sheets, and/or the internet within an organization; analyzing the effectiveness of communication plans, taking into account legal/policy requirements; and providing innovative approaches used to communicate complex environmental programs, activities and functions to specific audiences. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Ability to identify appropriate social media communication channels, techniques and strategies to solicit public input. Skill in written communication. Skill in disseminating information on environmental programs and activities to specific audiences. Ability to analyze media and public perceptions. Skill in oral communication. Knowledge of environmental programs. Skill in developing relationships with media representatives, regional managers and program staff. Skill in analyzing the effectiveness of communications plans. 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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency OMS/OHCO/RCD 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW WJC Bldg North, Mail Code 1448K Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Keith Hisle
• Phone: 919-541-7982
• Email: [email protected]