This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/679806700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and is responsible for providing logistical and administrative support for a number of management functions in the office, including creating and disseminating the FTC's daily clips, and coordinating with other OPA stakeholders on speaking engagements and the weekly public events calendar. The post holder also works with the OPA Web and Digital Strategy Team and FTC staff to maintain and improve the content on the FTC's website.
Learn more about this agency09/27/2022 to 10/10/2022
$106,823 - $138,868 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Competitive
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MP-11635374-22-OPA
679806700
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Current Federal employees; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; well qualified displaced and surplus Federal employees in the local commuting area; individuals eligible for special hiring authorities and veterans who are eligible for special hiring authorities.
As a Public Affairs Information Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
Works with the Web and Digital Strategy Team and FTC staff to maintain and improve the content on the FTC's website in an accurate, timely fashion. Ensures that website content is accessible, error-free, and complies with FTC and federal standards. Performs testing and regular review of quality assurance reports to identify and remediate issues such as broken links, missing alt tags, and documents with 508 compliance problems.
Supports Web and Digital Strategy Team and OPA projects to improve the ability to reach audiences by identifying and deploying new forms of digital outreach and content as appropriate. Collaborates with other FTC staff performing web and digital outreach to improve content and customer experience.
Assists with management and execution of editorial plan for content management of FTC.gov. Supports annual content review of FTC.gov, including outreach to and support of Bureaus and Offices who require content updates, additions and deletions. Assists with management of accounts for content management systems such as Drupal.
Responsible for the creation and dissemination of the agency's daily internal media alert (Press Clips) and early clips distributed to FTC senior staff, which involve compiling and formatting a record of media coverage of the FTC. Manages OPA's press release tracking system and coordinates the production of the OPA Weekly Report.
Coordinates with Commissioners' offices and senior staff regarding speaking engagements or activities to develop and update the Commission's weekly public events calendar.
Provides logistical and planning assistance for press conferences, workshops, public hearings, and Commission hearings. Also assists in making OPA travel arrangements, maintaining time keeping and attendance records, and onboarding new hires.
Handles administrative tasks such as managing the OPA credit card; preparing staff Time and Attendance Reports through Web-TA; assisting with management of the OPA Director's schedule and appointments; copying, scanning, mailing, emailing and faxing documents; greeting OPA visitors and arranging for their entry to the building and OPA offices; and procuring supplies, equipment, repair, and maintenance services through administrative channels; and fielding media and other public inquiries that come in to OPA through the office phone line, and voicemail and email boxes, and directing these inquiries to the appropriate public affairs officer or other OPA staff.
Serves as a source of information and support regarding agency activities, inquiries, or problems that may arise. Assists with projects for the Director and Deputy Director of OPA as requested.
Serves as backup COR for OPA contracts as appropriate.
Establishes, reviews, and maintains the OPA operating procedures, SOPs, and documentation. Eliminates conflict and duplication in office procedures and makes recommendations for streamlining and improving activities. Makes recommendations to OPA management for updating or changes to fulfill OPA mission.
There is no educational substitution for experience.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
For more information visit: ICTAP/CTAP
Non-competitive Appointment Authorities:
For more information on non-competitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
- Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
- Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
- Other Special Appointment Authorities
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Knowledge and understanding of all programs agency-wide as they relate to such areas as procurement, budget, and office administration.
Ability to sufficiently manage and develop web and digital content, adhere to best practices, and apply standards regarding Section 508 compliance and federal websites to ensure content is accessible and compliant.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Knowledge and understanding of website, digital, and Internet technologies, and best practices, and the ability to connect understanding of these technologies to customer needs and agency mission.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
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 closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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/679806700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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