Do you have experience developing health related communications materials, engaging public audiences, and evaluating communications materials and programs? If so, please consider joining the Office of AIDS Research (OAR),Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Communication Specialist! Please see the link below for more information.

Duties

Typical duties of the position include: -Serving as a Communication Specialist and assisting the OAR leadership, broader communications team, and program staff with all facets of the communications activities. -Researching, developing, designing, and implementing communications projects and tasks, including testing and using appropriate vehicles for communicating information about OAR and its programs. -Informing senior leadership about potentially sensitive issues provides advice regarding new policies and procedures and responding to requests for information. Coordinating activities with Public Information Offices and staff NIH-wide. -Independently designing and carrying out a variety of projects and communications strategies to enhance the dissemination of information and increasing the understanding of the OAR missions and the accomplishments of the Office. -Overseeing and developing, editing, and managing material for the public communications channels of OAR and its affiliated websites, as needed. -Researching material using a variety of sources to develop content and coordinates with other program components. Written products articulate and explain highly complex, potentially sensitive or controversial, and important technical issues. -Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with NIH, DHHS, Congressional, scientific communities, the public, representatives of other Federal agencies, and universities to facilitate information exchange about OAR programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: developing communications strategies to disseminate information related to public health issues; writing and editing content on scientific topics in plain language for distribution across a range of digital platforms; strategizing, coordinating, and implementing communication initiatives in collaboration with key partners; and working effectively across internal teams, including communications colleagues, scientific staff, and management teams to drive the planning and execution of communications activities. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12472130

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Karen Harris
• Phone: 301-402-1529
• Email: [email protected]