This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/614737500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is a Communications Specialist, GS- 1001-13 working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Sport and Fish Restoration Program, Division of Policy and Programs.
This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R9-21-11224420-IS-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
09/20/2021 to 10/04/2021
$79,468 - $103,309 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
No
R9-21-11224368-IS-DE
614737500
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
U.S. Citizens, CTAP/ICTAP/RPL
As a Communications Specialist, your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
--Implement the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Strategic Communications Plan to support funding, support, and relevance of the program as the National Communications Coordinator for the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.
--Oversee the implementation of new and ongoing strategies for communicating with State fish and wildlife agencies and the fishing, boating, firearms, ammunition, and archery industries, to include planning and executing national or regional events, story development, web strategy and implementation, overseeing contracts, participating in field tours and interviews, as well as developing talking points, news releases, briefing papers, speeches, and other outreach.
--Establish and maintain effective working relationships with industry partners, state agencies' communications offices, representative of nongovernment organizations (NGOs), and with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) employees in the headquarters, regional and field offices.
There is no education substitution for this position.
Salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected.
No PCS entitlements authorized.
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/"
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
--Knowledge of communication principles, methods, and techniques in order to function as a communications authority for a wide variety of complex, sensitive, and highly visible activities and initiatives and to develop and disseminate written and oral information to the news media, partners, stakeholders, Congress, NGOs, and the general public.
--Knowledge of conservation issues, Federal wildlife law and regulations, and natural resource and wildlife management topics in order to convey in layman's terms, complex technical information in a clear, accurate, interesting, and engaging manner that captures the attention and meets the needs of the news media and the public.
--Ability to obtain and quickly understand large amounts of complex information regarding fish and wildlife conservation and management from Service specialists and other sources; and analyze this information, and develop workable recommendations for communicating topics of greatest interest or concern to the media and the public.
--Expert writing ability and skill in order to author news releases, public service announcements, presentations, feature articles, opinion pieces, speeches, and web-based multimedia products designed to convey complex information in a clear, accurate, interesting, and engaging manner to the public with varying levels of comprehension of agency programs and policies, or opposition or indifference to the agency's program objectives.
--Ability to analyze public reaction to agency programs and policies and to integrate diverse points of view into communication plans in order to establish and maintain mutual understanding with various FWS public.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The category ratings for this position are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified
The category rating process protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).
You must submit a complete application package. We will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.
Required Document:
Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.
Additional Documentation, if applicable:
1. Cover Letter
2. Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 Member Copy 2 or 4 showing you were honorably discharged. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference in addition to the proof required by that form (i.e. VA letter). You may not be awarded preference if you do not attach the correct Veteran Documentation as specified above.
3. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted
Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below. The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/614737500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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