Communications Specialist

Summary This position is located within the office of Congressional and Public Affairs (CPA) and supports OIG's Front Office. The mission of CPA is to facilitate effective working relationships between OIG, Congress and the media, acting as a liaison with Congress and the media to explain OIG initiatives and programs and to promote the activities of all OIG offices... Learn more about this agency Help Overview • Accepting applications • Open & closing dates 06/20/2024 to 07/03/2024 • Salary $117,962 - $181,216 per year includes locality pay for Washing D.C. area. • Pay scale & grade GS 13 - 14 • Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: • Washington, DC • Remote job No • Telework eligible Yes-OIG supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. Although this position is eligible for maximum telework, approval is at management's discretion and based on the organization operational needs and obligation. • Travel Required Not required • Relocation expenses reimbursed No • Appointment type Permanent • Work schedule Full-time • Service Competitive • Promotion potential 14 - Applicants may be hired at the developmental level, GS-13 can non-competitively be promoted to the full performance level GS-14. • Job family (Series) 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program • Supervisory status No • Security clearance Secret • Drug test Yes • Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk • Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness National security • Announcement number OIG-2024-0053 • Control number 796017000 Help This job is open to • Individuals with disabilities • Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. • Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. • Military spouses • Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. • Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista • Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. • Veterans Clarification from the agency Status Candidates, Noncompetitive, Former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility, VEOA, Individuals with Disabilities, Military Spouses, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, Eligible Family Member, Special authorities, ICTAP, CTAP and individuals on interchange agreement with Other Merit Systems. Help Duties • Responsible for helping the Director of CPA execute the internal and external communications strategy. The incumbent will work on digital communications, multimedia production, data visualization, and social media in a policy-oriented environment. • Assist the CPA Director in the planning, development, coordination, writing, editing, design, and dissemination of both external and internal communication products via print, broadcast and digital media. • Develop and disseminate approved content for internal and external communication channels including OIG's blog, official social media sites, public website, intranet sites, and email updates. Ensure content on the communications channels is current and relevant. • Writes, reports, produce, and edits content for general information and events. • Conducts research and information collection for specific assignments. Coordinates the integration of the communications program; manages and coordinates with OIG offices for website maintenance and development. • Produces digital media (photos, videos, audio). Plan, initiate, coordinate, and review of social media and digital media for external and internal audiences. • Captures still photographs and produce/edits video to be used in OIG products. • Represents OIG when communicating with internal and external partners or stakeholders. • Communicate with internal and external partners or stakeholders concerning visualization, publication, and dissemination of OIG products and information. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment • U.S. Citizenship is required. • Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/ • Males born aft er 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Qualifications GS-13: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with developing and disseminating approved content for internal and external communication channels including blogs, official social media sites, public website, intranet sites, and email updates and ensuring the content on the communications channels is current and relevant. Experience writing, reporting, producing, and editing content for general information and events. Ability to develop digital media, using video editing skills, to produce concise materials that represent mission goals and objectives. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position. GS-14: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in the planning, implementation, management, or evaluation of news media strategies to advance the organizations initiatives and programs. Experience in preparing messages for diverse audiences including the news media. Experience developing digital content; conducting research and information collection for specific assignments; coordinating the integration of the communications program with other offices. Experience in independently planning and producing digital media strategy and products, including use of finer techniques in video editing and storytelling, to represent mission goals and objectives. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. This position may be filled at either GS-13 or GS-14 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. The incumbent may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to target position, GS-0301-14 upon meeting time- in-grade restrictions and the following requirements: (1) Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level; (2) Higher level work exists at target grade level; (3) Increased responsibilities are assigned; (4) Supervisor recommends promotion; (5) Incumbent completes all required training and conditions of employment, and; (6) Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions. Consequently, promotion is not guaranteed. Full performance level for this position is GS-14. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional information • For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. • If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. • Recruitment, relocation or other incentives may be offered if found to be in the best interest of the government. • One year probationary period is required, unless excepted by regulation. Read more • Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. The Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) provides compensation benefits to federal employees for work-related injuries or illnesses, and to their surviving dependents if a work-related injury or illness results in the employee's death. The FECA is administered by the Department of Labor, Office of Workers Compensation Programs. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement, will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: • Skilled in writing, editing, designing, and dissemination of external and internal communication products. • Skilled in capturing still photographs and producing, editing videos to be used in OIG products. • Experience in coordinating with other offices to maintain website information and development of new website. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority. You may preview questions for this vacancy. • Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. The Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) provides compensation benefits to federal employees for work-related injuries or illnesses, and to their surviving dependents if a work-related injury or illness results in the employee's death. The FECA is administered by the Department of Labor, Office of Workers Compensation Programs. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. • Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. 1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions. 2. Performance appraisal, if applicable. Most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal must be submitted by reinstatement eligible applicants applying to a position with a higher grade or more promotion potential than previously held and current or former Land Management employees. All other current and former Federal employees are strongly encouraged to submit their performance appraisal for the hiring manager's consideration. If an appraisal is not available, you may provide a statement from you and/or your supervisor with an explanation along with your servicing HR Office contact information. Note: You may be requested to provide an appraisal to the hiring official if one was not provided with your application. To receive a promotion, the current Federal employee's most recent performance rating must be "fully successful" or an equivalent level or higher. Employees who are tentatively selected to receive a promotion will be required to provide performance documentation within two business days of request. Servicing HR Offices may be contacted to verify performance ratings. 3. Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions), if you are a current or former Federal employee (including those applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority). The SF-50s must show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information. 4. Veteran Documentation, if applicable. • Veterans who are preference eligible OR who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge) after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). You must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 preferred) showing the dates you served as well as your type of discharge and qualifying service campaign medals OR if you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this job announcement. Current Federal employees applying under the VEOA must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show time-in-grade requirements. • If you are applying as a preference eligible with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, you must submit the documentation required by the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs). For applicants claiming 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e., spouses, widows/widowers or mothers of veterans), a completed SF-15 must be submitted with the application with all required supporting documents listed on the form. • For more veterans' preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center. 5. Non-competitive or special hiring authority eligibility documentation, if applicable. Examples of such authorities include: Schedule A individuals with disabilities, returning Peace Corps or AmeriCorp VISTA volunteer, Fulbright/Gilman/CLS alumni, etc. 6. ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable. Visit our agency's ICTAP and CTAP sites for required documentation. 7. Current or Former Land Management Employee documentation, if applicable. Visit the Forest Service's site for required documentation. • How to Apply Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section. To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted. Agency contact information HelpDesk Phone 866 656-6830 Email MGShelp@monster.com Address U.S. Department of State 1700 N Moore St SA-39, rm 840 Attn: OIG Rosslyn, Virginia 22209 United States Learn more about this agency Next steps After all application packages are received, we will review applications and evaluate applicants' qualifications. Then, in approximately two weeks after this announcement closes, we will refer candidates, as described in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section, to the hiring manager for selection consideration. Your application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases: • After applications are received. • After applications are assessed to determine qualifications. • After candidates are referred to the hiring manager. • After a selection is made. For the selected candidates who receive a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation that generally takes an average of at least two to six months. • Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. • Criminal history inquiries • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy • Financial suitability • New employee probationary period • Privacy Act • Reasonable accommodation policy • Selective Service • Signature and false statements • Social security number request Help Required Documents All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. 1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions. 2. Performance appraisal, if applicable. Most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal must be submitted by reinstatement eligible applicants applying to a position with a higher grade or more promotion potential than previously held and current or former Land Management employees. All other current and former Federal employees are strongly encouraged to submit their performance appraisal for the hiring manager's consideration. If an appraisal is not available, you may provide a statement from you and/or your supervisor with an explanation along with your servicing HR Office contact information. Note: You may be requested to provide an appraisal to the hiring official if one was not provided with your application. To receive a promotion, the current Federal employee's most recent performance rating must be "fully successful" or an equivalent level or higher. Employees who are tentatively selected to receive a promotion will be required to provide performance documentation within two business days of request. Servicing HR Offices may be contacted to verify performance ratings. 3. Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions), if you are a current or former Federal employee (including those applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority). The SF-50s must show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information. 4. Veteran Documentation, if applicable. • Veterans who are preference eligible OR who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge) after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). You must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 preferred) showing the dates you served as well as your type of discharge and qualifying service campaign medals OR if you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this job announcement. Current Federal employees applying under the VEOA must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show time-in-grade requirements. • If you are applying as a preference eligible with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, you must submit the documentation required by the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs). For applicants claiming 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e., spouses, widows/widowers or mothers of veterans), a completed SF-15 must be submitted with the application with all required supporting documents listed on the form. • For more veterans' preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center. 5. Non-competitive or special hiring authority eligibility documentation, if applicable. Examples of such authorities include: Schedule A individuals with disabilities, returning Peace Corps or AmeriCorp VISTA volunteer, Fulbright/Gilman/CLS alumni, etc. 6. ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable. Visit our agency's ICTAP and CTAP sites for required documentation. 7. Current or Former Land Management Employee documentation, if applicable. Visit the Forest Service's site for required documentation. Help How to Apply Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section. To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted. Read more Agency contact information HelpDesk Phone 866 656-6830 Email MGShelp@monster.com Address U.S. Department of State 1700 N Moore St SA-39, rm 840 Attn: OIG Rosslyn, Virginia 22209 United States Learn more about this agency Next steps After all application packages are received, we will review applications and evaluate applicants' qualifications. Then, in approximately two weeks after this announcement closes, we will refer candidates, as described in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section, to the hiring manager for selection consideration. Your application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases: • After applications are received. • After applications are assessed to determine qualifications. • After candidates are referred to the hiring manager. • After a selection is made. For the selected candidates who receive a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation that generally takes an average of at least two to six months. Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. • Criminal history inquiries • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy • Financial suitability • New employee probationary period • Privacy Act • Reasonable accommodation policy • Selective Service • Signature and false statements • Social security number request Print Share • Email • Facebook • LinkedIn • Twitter Help Overview • Accepting applications • Open & closing dates 06/20/2024 to 07/03/2024 • Salary $117,962 - $181,216 per year includes locality pay for Washing D.C. area. • Pay scale & grade GS 13 - 14 • Location 1 vacancy in the following location: • Washington, DC • Remote job No • Telework eligible Yes-OIG supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. Although this position is eligible for maximum telework, approval is at management's discretion and based on the organization operational needs and obligation. • Travel Required Not required • Relocation expenses reimbursed No • Appointment type Permanent • Work schedule Full-time • Service Competitive • Promotion potential 14 - Applicants may be hired at the developmental level, GS-13 can non-competitively be promoted to the full performance level GS-14. • Job family (Series) 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program • Supervisory status No • Security clearance Secret • Drug test Yes • Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk • Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness National security • Announcement number OIG-2024-0053 • Control number 796017000 This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/796017000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered