Communication Specialist

About this role

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Prepares clear, concise, accurate, and professionally written correspondence in response to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Responds to written and oral requests for information and guidance from the public, industry, and other interested groups.

Prepares marketing and communications materials in support of program activities, including newsletters, talking points, and website content. OR: Master's or equivalent graduate degree in Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.

FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Prepares written correspondence, marketing materials, and oral presentations in response to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Responds to written and oral requests for information and guidance from a wide range of audiences, including responding to inquiries on matters that are sensitive, confidential, and require input from senior agency officials.

Implements communication plans to support programmatic goals. OR: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Prepares, reviews, edits, and approves effective responses to inquiries from the public, industry, and other interested groups, including written correspondence and oral presentations.