The Commission's Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) is seeking a motivated and creative individual to join the OLPA team to support the day-to-day functions and projects associated with the Commission's website and social media communications. The incumbent will develop, write, and edit content for the website and other communication channels and reports to the Senior Public Affairs Specialist (Digital & Print Media).

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Supporting the OLPA team and Commission units to implement communication strategies. Developing webpages that consider best practices and adhere to an established information architecture within a content management system (Drupal). Developing, designing, editing, and posting a variety of digital content types including video, livestream events, interactive graphics, etc., to the Commission's primary external website, social media channels, and the Commission's intranet site. Working with project teams to develop website enhancements and other communications materials. Cross-collaborating with internal offices to obtain the necessary information to draft, copy edit, and post web and social media content. Assisting with inventorying the website, updating or removing broken links and outdated content. Assisting with troubleshooting website updates prior to release. Promoting web content through various social platforms and various communication channels. Maintaining and improving use of digital communications platforms, including GovDelivery and social media channels. Copy editing assigned agency public material for digital use for clarity, grammar, and style. Working with the OLPA team to track digital analytics to understand user data to inform site changes. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OLPA is a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years of related experience and be expected to be flexible and efficient but creative and detail oriented. One (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the previous level in the federal service is required. For example, one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level is required to qualify for appointment at the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible work experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities that will enable the individual to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. SKILL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work effectively in a cross-collaborative team environment. Ability to analyze metrics to make data-driven decisions. Ability to handle multiple assignments, focus on details, and produce precise work products in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met. Ability to understand and implement established communication and web strategies. Basic skills in marketing and visual design. Applicants must have demonstrated work experience related to the mandatory requirements listed below and must address the qualification requirements in an attached cover letter. Performing web content activities, including designing, writing, editing, reviewing, and posting. Promoting web content through various social platforms and various communication channels. Creating and modifying web content using a content management system. Writing and editing in plain language. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Highly competitive applicants will have the following: A bachelor's degree in publishing, communication studies, journalism, public affairs, marketing, political science and government, or other related fields. Demonstrated experience and training with Drupal CMS. Demonstrated experience and training with Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Demonstrated experience implementing web usability, and best practice standards. Demonstrated experience working with project teams on website enhancements. Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Familiarity with user experience/user interface (UX/UI) concepts. BENEFITS The Commission participates in the following federal benefits: The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) The Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program Federal Retirement Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) The Federal Leave Program In addition, the Commission participates in the Judiciary's Flexible Spending Program for dependent care, health care, and commuter reimbursement, the government-wide Long Term Care Insurance Program, unemployment, and workers' compensation benefits. The Commission is conveniently located next to Union Station on Capitol Hill, and is easily accessible by public transportation, including the Metro, and the MARC and VRE commuter trains. In addition to the federal benefits package, the Commission's location in the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building offers various amenities such as a health unit, credit union, day care center, food services, and free on-site fitness center. The Commission offers a monthly transit subsidy to employees who use mass transit to commute to and from work, subject to the availability of funds. The Commission offers alternative work schedules (AWS), which are fixed work schedules that enable full-time employees to complete the basic 80-hour biweekly work requirement in less than 10 workdays. The Commission offers regular telework (not full-time) to employees in positions deemed eligible by the staff director and who meet the requirements of an approved telework arrangement in which an employee performs official duties at home or at an approved telework site. This position is eligible to regularly telework up to three days per week. The Commission also offers training opportunities to employees through LinkedIn Learning, and the Judiciary's Online University, which offers academic credit and professional credit programs through web-based learning. These training tools assist Commission employees with taking online courses in a flexible way, by offering training courses in the areas of: staff training and development; credit toward undergraduate degree programs; continuing education and non-credit certificate programs; executive education; contract training; credit credentials courses for continuing professional education and credit for individuals who hold credentials and achieve certifications associated with several globally-recognized sponsored organizations.

Contacts

• Address United States Sentencing Commission One Columbus Circle NE Suite 2-500 Washington, DC 20002 US
• Name: Corinne Smith
• Phone: 202-502-4500
• Email: [email protected]