This position is located in the Electronic Communications Branch (ECB), Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications (OSPPC), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). ECB provides strategic planning, leadership, implementation, and evaluation of the overall strategy for NIMH's digital presence. The selectee will serve as the Chief of the ECB, with responsibility for providing supervision, direction, and oversight for the programs and activities of the Branch.

Duties

As a Supervisory Technical Information Specialist, you will: Manage the day-to-day operational activities, set and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work; assign work based on priorities. Manage Electronic Communications Branch resources including budgetary needs, contracts, software, tools, and licenses. Review programs/activities and identify and initiate action that will improve the quality of services. Provide technical authority and expert leadership for planning, evaluation, design, functionality, usability, accessibility, and content of organization's website, intranet, and other digital media. Lead development and implementation of website information architecture, technical content strategy, metadata, indexing, taxonomy, and organization. Manage front end and back-end development, support, and maintenance of the organization's website and intranet, including but not limited to the content management system, taxonomy, tagging, metadata, information architecture, security, and graphic design. Provide oversight for implementation of analytics and measuring tools and ensure compliance with the organization's systems and security requirements. Participate in ad hoc and standing organization and agency committees, task forces, special work groups, and teams either as the leader or team member to address issues essential in meeting internal and external requirements for digital products.

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

In order to qualify for a Supv Technical Information Specialist, GS-1412 position you must have: Basic Education Requirements: A. Have a full 4-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in the subject-matter field of the position to be filled; OR B. Have four years of experience that provided a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; and where appropriate, ability to read and comprehend nontechnical material in one or more foreign languages. Such experience is equivalent to that which would have been gained through a 4-year college curriculum. OR C. a combination of education and experience as described above. In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement, you must meet the following to qualify at the GS-14 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS- level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: managing electronic communications programs to support a biomedical research organization; developing strategic plans for digital communications programs to support organizational mission responsibilities; developing policies and procedures for digital communications programs; and coordinating digital communications programs with other staff and organizations. 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/12552669

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Melissa Duffy
• Phone: 301-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]