Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens View common definitions of terms found in this announcement (http://dhsconnect.dhs.gov/org/comp/mgmt/dhshr/hr/Documents/JOA_Common_Definitions.pdf)

The Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) is the trusted network for homeland security mission operations to share sensitive but unclassified information. Federal, state, local, territorial, tribal, international and private sector homeland security partners use HSIN to manage daily operations, support events of all sizes, run exercises, and manage incidents. HSIN user share the information they need to do their jobs and help keep their communities safe. HSIN supports every mission area across the homeland security enterprise.

The primary purpose of this position is to creatively grow and oversee the HSIN communications program using multiple mediums with a focus on alignment with department, program, and customer mission goals. A key part of this position is developing and implementing an effective communications strategy for the MSSD designed to win the support of major stakeholders and strengthen brand reputation and recognition. Understanding and monitoring customer trends and types of system usage based on mission needs is a key part of this position.

As a Writer Editor GS-1082-13 GS 1082 13, your typical work assignments may include:

• Utilizes multi-media communication vehicles to develop and deliver effective communications and messaging for the Agency program, and in collaboration and sync with Agency programs, projects, investments, efforts and strategies.
• Establishes communication standards, manages content of all communications vehicles, and develops and administers the communications documentation repository.
• Works closely with program outreach and mission integration and with policy and planning section heads.
• Develops and implements, in coordination with Program Managers, an effective communications strategy for the Agency in collaboration and sync with the balance of the Agency, win the support of major stakeholders and strengthen brand reputation and recognition.

Conditions of employment

• U. S. Citizenship Required
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• You must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience:

You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level performing duties such as performing research to define and explain agency policy, programs, research findings, and/or requirements; writing and/or editing documents and other general or technical material; presenting issues or research results in relation to agency policy and objectives; evaluating and adapting publishing procedures to changing technology; and developing and planning projects.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position:

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.) Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, compose responses to incoming inquiries, suggest appropriate responses, provide status reports and suggestions for all outgoing correspondence, and to effectively communicate with various audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to senior leaders regarding the impact of decisions and how and when to release information.
• Ability to develop policy, and plans and manages a program of written and web-based communications pertaining to the goals, policies, accomplishments and activities of the Agency.
• Knowledge of sources and research methods to develop authoritative information; the relationship of the Directorate?s programs to other Agency programs.
• Skill in developing complex materials to convey information concerning agency programs and activities, and public policy issues to diverse audiences.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:

1. Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.
2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors as determined by the job analysis.
3. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors as determined by the job analysis.

If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

To preview the job questionnaire and application, click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10324921

Delegated Examining Procedures certifies all applicants utilizing the Category Rating method with associated cut-off scores.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration or your score will be lowered.