The Deputy Assistant Director - Office of Communications, assists the Assistant Director in developing policy and serves as its representative in areas of external relations including media and partner communications; public information and news media programs.

Duties

As a Deputy Assistant Director your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 12/16/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification GS-15 One full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) leading a public affairs and communications program for an organization to highlight the mission and accomplishments of the bureau and/or organization; 2) managing short and long-range planning activities that include multi-year work plans that are the products of subordinate organizational projects/programs; 3) establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, who may represent opposing views or conflicting interests; planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting priorities; and 4) analyzing conflicting information and data from a wide array of sources and developing recommendations and strategies that will achieve the organization's public affairs and communications objectives. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]