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The USPS OIG is seeking a Communications Analyst, whose focus will be on social media and external communications, to join the Communications Team for the Office of General Counsel and Front Office in Arlington, VA. This highly visible team is responsible for all internal and external communications for the organization.
08/10/2021 to 08/25/2021
$60,129 - $134,798 per year
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2021-124-11199294-PC
610380500
All U.S. Citizens - Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service will not be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.
We are looking for an experienced, exceptionally outgoing, and collaborative individual with strong oral and written communication skills to play a critical role in the organization's social media marketing and branding strategy and external communications efforts.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our online efforts, promoting our mission, values, and vision to employees and external audiences, and creating marketing campaigns around those efforts. You will be recommending and carrying out new, creative ways to communicate the OIG's work to employees and stakeholders. You will be working across all levels of the organization, including with senior management, to ensure our messages and efforts are on point.
Our ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in developing social media marketing and external communication initiatives. They should have experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and using Google Analytics to track user engagement. This person must be a team player who is comfortable presenting to, representing, and working with diverse groups throughout the organization, including senior management. They should be highly organized and a self-starter who is able to translate ideas into deliverables. This individual will not only be responsible for engaging and communicating with our stakeholders but will also be a key resource in helping to identify and develop new and innovative ways to communicate.
Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 08/25/2021 will be considered.
The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.
This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-9 - GS-13. The salary range for this position is $60,129.00 - $134,798.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential to a GS-13 is at management's discretion.
Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.
Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options.
For more information about these programs visit www.opm.gov/insure.
Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see www.opm.gov/retire and http://www.tsp.gov/.
Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.
Leave and Holidays. In addition to 10 paid holidays each year, you will earn 13 days of paid sick leave and 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.
For further information, please refer to our website at:
https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case by case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A panel of subject matter experts will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. A 2-part structured interview will be conducted for the top rated applicants. Part 1 will include a 1-way video interview. For part 2, top rated candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible.
You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 2021-124-11199294-PC, by closing date 08/25/2021.
1. RESUME. When completing your online application or uploading your resume, you must categorize it as a "Resume" document).
2. WRITING SAMPLE. Upload at least a one-page document featuring your writing style. Your sample should demonstrate your experience in planning and managing social media campaign led by you and the outcome. (Required: Upload and save as "Writing Sample" Document.)
3. COVER LETTER. Upload a separate statement of no more than one page showing how your skills, experience, education, and/or training address the evaluation factors for this vacancy. (Required: Upload and save as "Cover Letter" Document.)
4. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL may be requested of applicants referred for an interview.
5. UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 08/25/2021, to receive consideration.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/610380500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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