Location:

Washington DC, United States
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Media and Public Relations
Deadline:

07/10/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.

This position is in the in the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs, Office of Internal Communications(LPA/IC). LPA serves as the central point of contact with the U.S Congress, the media, interested stakeholders from the international development community and the American people.

Developing and implementing plans for the the Administrator’s communications priorities and assist with approaches to enable a collaborative workforce environment and a culture of innovation and performance using communications tools and tactics.
Assisting the Director of Internal Communications, AA/LPA and the DAA/LPA with broad strategies and specific outreach plans designed to strengthen the exchange of information on targeted audiences.
Developing and implementing internal communications plans supporting many “proactive” activities such as strategic planning; event pitching, and planning. Provide advice, guidance, and support bureaus as they develop and plan engagements.
Recommending approaches, specific topics and key target audiences. Identifies potential risks in stakeholder outreach or event management. Serve as an advisor to senior staff with management on internal communications.
Developing and coordinating the Agency’s participation in and/or initiation of events, conferences, discussions designed to educate and engage internal USAID audiences about activities and priorities.
Developing complete concept notes, event memos, and fact sheets on own initiative. Prepares talking points, action memos and briefing documents for events.

Conditions of Employment

United States Citizenship is required.
Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required.
If you have no prior Federal experience or are selected under Delegated Examining procedures, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
If you select to be considered under Merit Promotion requirements, you must meet the Time-in-Grade requirements before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience:

GS 13-You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS 12 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position include:

a) working with advocacy and development organizations; and
b) developing and managing internal events for an international development organization; and
c) providing input on broad strategies and specific outreach plans designed to strengthen the exchange of information between organizations and the targeted audiences.
d) developing solutions for internal web based applications
e) independently developing internal workforce messages for an international development organizationExperience MUST be demonstrated on your resume.

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 relevant to the position’s duties to be filled, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the position’s minimum requirements. In addition, a well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned to the Silver Category or higher Category; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training.

A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. Therefore, selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations without selective and quality ranking factors.