This position is in Region 5, External Communications Office, News Media and Intergovernmental Relations Section. About Region 5: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5 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-11 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level defined as advising 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; and communicating organizational programs, activities and functions to general and/or specific audiences; Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related; the education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; or equivalent combination of education and experience. NOTE: 1 year of full-time undergraduate study is 30 semester or 45 quarter hours. 1 year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study; if that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours is considered 1 year of full-time study. 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: Knowledge of environmental programs. Skill in oral communication. Skill in written communication. Skill in analyzing the effectiveness of communications plans. Skill in developing relationships with media representatives, regional managers and program staff. Skill in disseminating information on environmental programs and activities to groups or individuals interested in the agency’s programs. Ability to analyze media and public perceptions. Ability to identify appropriate social media communication channels, techniques and strategies to solicit public input. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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]