This position serves as a Lead Public Affairs Specialist, team leader for media relations, social media, and online dissemination. As such, the incumbent plans, manages and evaluates dissemination of Office of Communications (OC)-produced and coordinated news projects via media relations, social media, web, and other emerging platforms.

Duties

Develop, review and/or evaluate NHGRI’s communications plans, media guidelines, and public affairs/public liaison programs and projects. Oversee staff activities for the preparation of planning documents related to NHGRI’s health communications. Serve as an advisor to NHGRI staff and as an authority in the development and interpretation of guidelines in public affairs and social media. Oversee NHGRI’s interaction with press, such as the development of press releases, background statements, press summaries, and press conferences. Plan and implement special media campaigns designed to achieve public understanding of program issues and special developments.

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

You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: develop public affairs programs and/or projects; represents an organization where discussions, negotiations, and/or conferences involve communications in the health sciences and health-related issues; serve as an advisor to leadership on press matters and public liaison activities and lead a team on information dissemination, scientific communication, media relations, and public liaison issues. 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.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12626533

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Nathaniel Balsley
• Email: [email protected]