The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, National Invasive Species Council (NISC). At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Develops the design of a NISC communications strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director and program staff. This includes NISC's website and online presence, NISC and ISAC outputs, newsletters and reports, press releases, presentations, and other materials/audiences. Defines objectives, target audiences, key messages, communication methods, and feedback monitoring. Designs, manages, and updates website structure and content to meet DOI Digital services requirements. Works with NISC program staff and member agency representatives, particularly other agency and interagency websites addressing invasive species. Identifies and develops content for other online platforms. Develops, updates, fact checks, and edits products for print, online, and broadcast, including: biweekly updates to NISC agencies, newsletters for non-Federal partners, NISC annual report, and content for other NISC outputs and invasive species publications. Coordinates with the NISC member agency communications personnel on relevant press materials and publicity as required. Engages with NISC member agencies including their official NISC representatives and other program staff. Identifies opportunities to advance mutual communication and engagement priorities. Creates proactive and creative approaches to establish effective relationships with new, non-traditional, and sometimes critical audiences. *Salary Range Information: Washington, DC: GS-12: ($99,200 - $128,956) per annum GS-13: ($117,962 - $153,354) per annum **Remote: GS-12: ($86,962 - $113,047) per annum. GS-13: ($103,409 - $134,435) per annum. *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. **This is the RUS salary rate. If the applicant is selected for a remote location, pay will be set according to selectee's geographic area. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. This vacancy is also announced as OS-6015-25-ETA-051(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. GS-12 To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Developing informational materials such as press releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, web material, and video scripts to increase communication with varying audiences. Writing, editing, and recommending material for professional presentations at meetings and conferences to include speeches and slide presentations; AND Establishing and maintaining working relationships with outside groups in achieving understanding with individuals indifferent to or having opposing points of view of a program's policies and programs. MUST MEET ALL. GS-13 To qualify for the GS-13, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Developing informational materials such as press releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, web material, and video scripts to increase communication with varying audiences. Writing, editing, and recommending material for professional presentations at meetings and conferences to include speeches and slide presentations. Establishing and maintaining working relationships with outside groups in achieving understanding with individuals indifferent to or having opposing points of view of a program's policies and programs. AND Implementing internal long-range and interim communications policies, strategies, and decisions regarding program activities. MUST MEET ALL. NOTE: Experience with invasive species projects or programs is preferred but not required. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, VA 20166 US
• Name: HR Assistant
• Phone: 703-787-1446
• Email: [email protected]