In this position you will help establish and maintain strong two-way communications between the AMNPO and its stakeholders. These include all federal agencies involved in advanced manufacturing; the member institutes of the Manufacturing USA network; the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; industry; academia; the general public; and other entities involved in manufacturing (such as state organizations and industry groups).

You will work with the AMNPO program staff on presentations, speeches, official announcements, websites, meeting materials, exhibits, publications, social media, and an annual report and strategic plan. Responsibilities include advising program managers on tailoring communications to specific audiences in support of strong customer service. You will also collaborate with communications directors at the institutes and partner agencies.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• You must be registered for Selective Service
• You must be suitable for Federal Employment
• Time-in-grade must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Applicants must meet requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your resume must be complete (i.e., include dates of experience, salary, work schedule, etc.), detailed and relevant to the position.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the ZA-II level (GS-11 equivalent) in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience writing for multiple audiences through various media such as news releases, feature articles, speeches, fact sheets, web pages, social media, and brochures; strong editing skills; knowledge of creating communications products and plans that serve clients needs; skill in interpersonal relationships; effective use of social media in your work; knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of public affairs; experience handling media and public inquiries; and the ability to advise management on public communications policies and best practices.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT TWO (2) writing samples that demonstrate the ability to translate complex chemistry, engineering, physics, or advanced manufacturing research concepts into journalistic, lay language. These samples are required from all applicants at the time of application.

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.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains Federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the OPM website located at http:///www.opm.gov/qualifications

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 application package to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, duties performed for each position, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. Please also include in your resume a list of all publications and patents/patent applications on which you are a named inventor and provide the title and patent/patent application number for each.

Applying under a Special Appointing Authority (i.e., VRA, Peace Corps, Schedule A): if you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, you will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration and may be contacted for an interview. If two or more VRA candidates apply and one or more is a preference eligible, Veterans' preference will be applied.

Applying as a Merit Candidates: Best qualified candidates (i.e., candidates in the GOLD category) will be forwarded for consideration to the selecting official and may be contacted for an interview.

Applying as an Agency Based candidate (i.e., outside the Federal government), your application package will be placed in one of three categories based on your responses to the assessment questions; Gold, Silver, or Bronze. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. More information about the three categories can be found at: Category Rating

Applying as a CTAP or ICTAP candidate:To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as a CTAP or ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must submit all requirement documents, satisfy all qualification requirements for the position, and receive a rating of 85 points or higher. Information regarding CTAP and ICTAP appointments and eligibility can be found at - CTAP/ICTAP

All applicants will be rated on the following skills or competencies:

* Skill in reporting and writing in a journalistic style for a variety of formats and audiences to serve stakeholders needs.
* Ability to establish mutually beneficial long-term relationships with the news media and other key stakeholders.
* Skill in designing communications strategies and tactics.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT TWO (2) writing samples that demonstrate the ability to translate complex chemistry, engineering, physics, or advanced manufacturing research concepts into journalistic, lay language. These samples are required from all applicants at the time of application.

Your application package must support your answers to the occupational questionnaire. If your answers cannot be verified, your rating will be changed to an appropriate level.
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