The Office of Communications and Congressional Affairs is seeking a detailee to serve in the position of Writer/Editor/Speechwriter
This position is located in FTA’s Office of Communications and Congressional Affairs, the agency's lead office for media relations, public affairs, and Congressional relations.
NOTE: This detail opportunity is open to current GS-13 level or above federal employees.
Summary
The Office of Communications and Congressional Affairs is seeking a detailee to serve in the position of Writer/Editor/Speechwriter
This position is located in FTA’s Office of Communications and Congressional Affairs, the agency's lead office for media relations, public affairs, and Congressional relations.
NOTE: This detail opportunity is open to current GS-13 level or above federal employees.
Supports Senior FTA leaders on public affairs activities.
Develops and implements internal and external strategic communications, talking points, speeches and event coordination as well as briefing memos.
Drafts remarks and speeches for senior members of the Office of the Administrator and FTA.
Drafts and distributes social media plans, Q&A and talking points, and briefing memos.
Develops and posts social media content.
The detailee will support FTA’s public affairs/speechwriter/social media team, which is responsible for FTA’s external outreach and internal employee engagement activities promoting FTA’s programs and initiatives. Members of the public affairs team collaborate on strategies to communicate about FTA programs and policies to the public, the transit industry, and other stakeholders. In short, team members serve as FTA’s story tellers.
The office implements communications and public affairs strategies and programs to enhance understanding of FTA’s programs to the transit industry, grant recipients and the community at large. FTA’s public affairs team is a highly collaborative group that prides itself on delivering accurate, timely information.
The ideal candidate will have experience working for or with a federal agency, member of Congress, senior industry executive and/or a nonprofit organization in the area of public affairs, media relations, writing and posting social media.
The candidate upon request, can provide writing samples (within the last three years), such samples may include social media campaigns, press releases, short briefing memos as well as published articles.
Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
TELEWORK: In response the COVID-19 pandemic, the employee in this position will remain in maximum telework status until the Department of Transportation returns employees to the workplace once public health conditions allow for a safe return. Once maximum telework ends, this position is eligible for telework at a minimum of 2 days per week. As approved by management, this position may be eligible for additional telework, up to 3–4 days per week.
TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the experience requirements.
To qualify for this Detail opportunity, you must have experience in:
news writing, speechwriting, and editing;
presenting creative ideas to generate media and public interest on organizational activities and projects; and
converting complex materials into easy to understand communications to inform the general public.
All interested candidates should submit a resume describing their background and experience. Candidates may also submit additional supporting documentation.
Education
Not required for this position.
Additional information
THIS IS A DETAIL POSITION, NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR.
Notes:This detail is considered a detail to “unclassified duties” which means that that grade level, title and occupation series have not been assigned by a Classification Specialist. The candidate does not have to meet time-in-grade or OPM qualification requirements regarding one year of specialized experience. However, applications will still be screened for assurance that all required documents are submitted and that candidates’ experience, skills, and background will allow for successful performance of the required duties.
An employee who is on detail is considered for pay and FTE purposes to be permanently occupying his or her regular position. Therefore, there is no change to the employee’s grade or salary while serving on the detail.
This detail is non-reimbursable. Salary, benefits, contributions to the TSP, allotments, and other benefit arrangements will remain unchanged, and will be provided by the employee's home office unless otherwise specified.
This is a Bargaining unit position represented by American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 3313.
COVID VACCINATION: As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject only to exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before appointment or onboarding with the agency. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For this announcement, all applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational and specialized experience requirements.
Applicants will not be rated or ranked.
All applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official.
All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration.
Ultimately, the Automated Staffing Office is responsible for determining an applicant's eligibility. Please ensure that your resume provide enough detail to support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy. Formatted resumes can be uploaded when you arrive at the DOT application system. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
The following is a list of documents that are only required based on the type of position and consideration for which you are applying.
Required for ALL Applicants
RESUME - All interested candidates must submit a resume, most recent performance appraisal, current SF 50, and a statement addressing their interest in this detail opportunity as well as their applicable skills, experience, and background for the detail opportunity. May also upload resume, if desired, but application must include USA Jobs BUILT resume.
COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE - answered online as part of application process.
FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must submit your most current and other SF-50(s) that verify your current position, highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50, current SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks’ time-in-grade requirements. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/service/SF-50/
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS/INCENTIVE AWARDS: If applicable, performance appraisals and/or Incentive award documentation may be submitted and will be forwarded to the selecting official as support in consideration of your application in the evaluation process. To receive due weight, you must submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) and/or incentive award documentation dated within the last 18 months (i.e. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.)
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.
If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov
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Submit Application and Documents Online
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Next steps
If you are selected for an interview, FTA will contact you directly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy. Formatted resumes can be uploaded when you arrive at the DOT application system. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
The following is a list of documents that are only required based on the type of position and consideration for which you are applying.
Required for ALL Applicants
RESUME - All interested candidates must submit a resume, most recent performance appraisal, current SF 50, and a statement addressing their interest in this detail opportunity as well as their applicable skills, experience, and background for the detail opportunity. May also upload resume, if desired, but application must include USA Jobs BUILT resume.
COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE - answered online as part of application process.
FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must submit your most current and other SF-50(s) that verify your current position, highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50, current SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks’ time-in-grade requirements. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/service/SF-50/
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS/INCENTIVE AWARDS: If applicable, performance appraisals and/or Incentive award documentation may be submitted and will be forwarded to the selecting official as support in consideration of your application in the evaluation process. To receive due weight, you must submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) and/or incentive award documentation dated within the last 18 months (i.e. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.)
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.
If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov
DOT, FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States
Next steps
If you are selected for an interview, FTA will contact you directly.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
