This position is in the Strategic Business Office, Strategic Integration Office (SIO) in the Facilities Services Directorate (FSD) - serves as a Staff Officer responsible for overseeing the integration and standardization of FSD strategic messaging.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. As a COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-13, your typical work assignments under normal supervision may include the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to: Plan and organize strategic information programs, protocol, media relations, social media, community and Congressional relations, visual information, communication planning. Develop programs and strategies to accurately develop communication policies and program initiatives. Prepare and deliver oral presentations (i.e., briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions). Develop and prepare a variety of correspondence.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to apply knowledge of communication and public affairs principles, practices and statutory regulatory requirements; knowledge and ability to develop communication products to convey information and facilitate decision making; knowledge of program or project planning and execution defining direction and strategy and plan of action; and the ability to develop presentations utilizing current technology. 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.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address WHS Facilities Services Directorate Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Email: [email protected]