Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic professional with a passion for science education and community engagement? As our Education Outreach Specialist, you'll be the driving force behind our mission to connect with and inspire diverse communities, schools, and organizations. This role offers an exhilarating opportunity to design and implement innovative outreach programs that make a tangible impact on educational access and equity.

Duties

Define goals to be met on major program issues, recommends a course of action, and implements the approved course of action. Develop detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation, administration and change of the assigned program, and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Develop and coordinate innovative and comprehensive nationwide environmental health sciences public education and community engagement programs. Develop programs designed to increase public understanding of NIEHS's programs and goals; and engages diverse communities throughout the country in the work of the Institute. Coordinate environmental health sciences literacy projects, bringing together diverse stakeholders to advance the state of environmental health sciences literacy in multiple audiences. Serve as liaison to informal learning organizations and community-based organizations to increase an understanding of the NIEHS mission. Consult with subject-matter scientists to develop the NIEHS process for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all science education materials; reviews educational and outreach materials.

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.
• Position requires Education

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants for all grades must meet the requirements described in paragraphs A or B below: A. You have successfully completed a degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position OR B. You have a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study. In addition, in order to qualify for an Education Outreach Specialist, 1701 at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized 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 and implementing science education programs; analyzing data to create public health education programs; Contributing to the design, creation, and review of educational materials; Identifying demographic trends and gaps relevant to scientific development programs; and Analyzing data to develop reports, strategies, and conclusions for science education programs. 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/12538820

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: Tracey Suggs
• Phone: 984-287-3021
• Email: [email protected]