This position is in Region 6, Office of the Regional Administrator, Office of External Affairs. About Region 6: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-6-south-central 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 be a U.S. citizen.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as organizing and/or performing media interviews, developing communication strategies, coordinating outreach events, and/or communicating information through media, such as print, television, radio, web, and/or social media; and coaching, mentoring, or leading others. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of internal and external communications strategies. Skill in planning and coordinating news releases, speeches, outreach materials, and media events. Skill in oral communication. Skill in written communication. Ability to advise senior management on the release of information to the public. Ability to plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work performance of communications staff. 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: Kimberly Garner
• Phone: 513-569-7674
• Email: [email protected]