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You will serve as the Public Programs Officer with the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives and Records Administration, located in Independence, MO.
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NOTE: This position is being advertised concurrently under Merit Promotion procedures. Current federal employees and applicants under special hiring authorities (e.g., Disabilities Program, Peace Corps, Former overseas employee, Former National Guard Technician, etc.) who wish to be considered may also apply under Merit Promotion procedures, Job Announcement number: JD10042655DAM. Opens: 8/30/17 Closes: 9/6/17.
08/30/2017 to 09/06/2017
$72,500 - $94,253 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Less than 10%
No
Permanent
Full-Time
12
Yes
JD10042133DAD
478295400
As the PUBLIC PROGRAMS OFFICER, GS-0301-12, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Plans, schedules, and conducts a variety of formal and informal museum public programs; promotes and advertises these programs which includes special events; disseminates public information and manages public relations. Programs may include an individual event or a series of events on subject matter suitable to the mission of the Truman Library. Manages and directs museum programs that involve and are related to services provided for clients and event guests to the Library special event program. These responsibilities include: representation of Library spaces to Museum clients, contractors, and vendors; management of the planning and coordination of events sponsored by the Library and the Library Institute; evaluation of sponsorship requests to advise the Library Director; and oversight of the master calendar of events and spaces.
Manages activities related to, and services provided for, visitors to the Library's museum/exhibit program and for visitors for museum and public programs. Monitors visitor satisfaction and supervises the Library's response and reaction to visitor complaints and commendations. Oversees operation of the museum admissions and gift shop services. Works cooperatively with leadership team of the Library, Institute staff, and tourism bureaus. Supervises the Library's volunteer coordinator; directs the recruitment, training, assignment, and evaluation of volunteers so that these resources may contribute most effectively to the work of the Library on a broad front; and oversees the promotional, policy, procedural, and recognition materials and activities necessary for effective volunteer programs.
Manages the content of the visitor services and facility rentals portion of the Library's website. Coordinates Library activities that promote or describe the Library's operations and services through paid or pro-bono advertising, through media relations, through the website, and through relations with community organizations. Works in close cooperation with public relations and marketing personnel of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute. Writes or edits and is responsible for the design of all materials issued or published by or for the Library including brochures, flyers, newsletters, calendars of events, advertising rack cards, etc. Coordinates the Library's tourism promotion program at local, regional, and national levels, representing the Library on tourism councils.
Manages Library employees in the planning, implementation and maintenance of special and on-going programs, visitor services (admissions and gift shop) operations, and events; and performs the full range of supervisory duties.
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which has included such activities as developing content for museum and/or public programs (e.g., symposia, lectures, performances, conferences); managing logistics (e.g., scheduling, booking travel arrangements, security, crowd control, use of facilities/space) for museum programs; researching and compiling audience appropriate materials (e.g., brochures, information leaflets, event calendars, event programs, etc.) for in-person, offsite, or online presentation; having had audience-appropriate materials edited and published for larger audience (e.g., in a magazine, as a visitor guide for an institution, etc); reviewing and/or evaluating the effectiveness of museum and/or public programs; developing and maintaining partnerships to further the reach of museum and/or public programs.
Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management's, Operating Manual: Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions for further information http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp.
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.
This is a supervisory position: First time supervisors serve a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Probationary Period: You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other proof of eligibility (The member 4 copy of your DD-214, or other copies that indicate character of discharge is preferable). If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference see Veteran's Information Page, USAJOBS - Veterans
Schedule A Hiring/Appointing Authority: This is a special hiring authority under 5 CFR § 213.3102 (u) that covers applicants with cognitive developmental disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities. In order to be considered under this special hiring authority applicants need to provide proof of disability and job readiness certification. The proof of disability and job readiness certification can be provided by the following: 1) a statement or letter from a licensed physician or medical professional issued on their office letterhead; 2) statement, record or letter from a Federal government agency that issues or provides disability benefits; 3) statement, record or letter from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor; or 4) certification from a licensed private Vocational Rehabilitation or other Counselor that issues or provides disability benefits. For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be eligible under the ICTAP or CTAP guidelines to apply for special selection consideration. You must meet minimum qualifications, including selective factors, experience, and education requirements (if applicable), and be rated well-qualified for the position (i.e., receive a score of 85 or above based on your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire). You must provide a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form with your application or an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must specifically and clearly show your possession of the required specialized experience and your possession of the required competencies.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume, showing Job title, duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary.
2. Other supporting documents:
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the 09/06/2017 of the announcement to receive consideration.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/478295400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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