The NIH Office of Communications & Public Liaison (OCPL) within the NIH Office of the Director is NIH's central resource for reporters seeking information, interviews, and media assets about NIH and its 27 Institutes and Centers. Our office assists reporters in obtaining interviews with the NIH Director and NIH OD leadership, and information about the NIH budget, grants, trans-NIH initiatives, research programs within the NIH Office of the Director.

Duties

Perform analysis on issues regarding information to be disseminated to the public. Translate technical and scientific material into language that is more easily understood by target audience. Perform work as a production manager for a nationwide communication project. Identify information gaps/needs and communication opportunities in support of nationwide publication projects. Develop written information on the organization’s mission, programs and research findings for publication. Design materials to be published using graphics software.

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 the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-14 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-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Writing and editing products that articulate, interpret, and explain a variety of subjects to internal, local, and national; analyzing and editing both draft and final versions of a variety of written products prepared by the staff, management, and external to the immediate office; assisting authors or independently redrafting and modifying to improve the written material as to consistency, clarity, and succinctness; overseeing the design of publications in both print and digital formats and evaluating and adapting publishing procedures to changing technology. 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. 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. 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/12492412

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Ivette Lopez
• Phone: 301-594-2792
• Email: [email protected]