The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. The mission of Office of Communications is to develop communication strategies in support of IMLS priorities while proactively engaging external audiences and identifying opportunities to showcase the agency's grantmaking activities and accomplishments.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. The mission of Office of Communications is to develop communication strategies in support of IMLS priorities while proactively engaging external audiences and identifying opportunities to showcase the agency's grantmaking activities and accomplishments.
All current and/or former Federal employees that are/were in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates). Well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) in the local area; eligibles based on special hiring authority (e.g., Military Spouses, former Overseas employees, VISTA/Peace Corps, etc.), those eligible for Excepted Service Appointment (i.e., Individuals with Disabilities, etc.) and certain veterans (e.g., VEOA eligibles). See "Required Documents" section.
If selected for the Communications Specialist position, the incumbent will assist IMLS and internal employees to communicate to and engage with external partners, including other federal agencies, museums, libraries, third-party organizations, and community entities to leverage internal and external resources and opportunities.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops communication materials and products to be delivered through print, electronic, and social media platforms.
Uses web and social media outreach tactics to build engagements with target audiences.
Builds and implements yearly programmatic approach for communications.
Develops agency-wide communication plans. Coordinates the timely communication of new or revised programs, initiatives, policies, or procedures to internal and external customers.
Develops and writes informational materials and presentations to educate audiences about agency functions, programs, and initiatives.
Uses desktop publishing and other software applications, web content, briefings, and content for video.
Collaborates with Staff to ensure delivery of agency messages aligns with overall agency's strategy and objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
In order to minimally qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must meet the below specialized experience requirements:GS-12:
To be eligible at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Develops communication materials and products to be delivered through print, electronic, and social media platforms; (2) Advises the Director of Communications about internal and external communications; (3) Plans, develops, and edits written materials for a variety of audiences; and (4) Uses web and social media outreach tactics (website, social media, e-newsletter) to builds engagements with target audiences.
NOTE:
1. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
2. 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.
3. Your resume and application materials should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application or resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified in the specialized experience definition. Cite specific examples of experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write, "See resume" in your application.
4. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.
Education is not a substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under IMLSs Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
2. Required: Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/year) of employment and work schedule
for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time) (cover letter optional). Please limit your resume to 5 pages and include only information that demonstrates you meet the eligibility for this position.
3. Required: A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (current/former federal employees ONLY).
4. Required, if you are a current or former Federal employee: the most recent copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing title, series, grade, and full performance level (FPL). Please note your SF-50 must include your FPL in the remark section (e.g., appointment, reassignment, promotion actions), pay adjustments and awards do not include this information so they are not acceptable.
5. (Required, if applicable): Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? If so, submit:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You will receive another notification about the status of your application. If referred, you may be asked to conduct a structured interview.
We expect to make a job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a preliminary suitability/security background investigation to determine entry on duty.
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