The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) seeks an individual to serve as an integral part of the organization in the role of the Web and Communications Specialist.
The position serves to develop, implement, support, and maintain OCWR's website (https://www.ocwr.gov/) and related content; assist with the drafting, design, and production of OCWR materials; and administratively support the OCWR Outreach and Education Team.
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) seeks an individual to serve as an integral part of the organization in the role of the Web and Communications Specialist.
The position serves to develop, implement, support, and maintain OCWR's website (https://www.ocwr.gov/) and related content; assist with the drafting, design, and production of OCWR materials; and administratively support the OCWR Outreach and Education Team.
This position is located in the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, Office of the Executive Director in Washington, D.C., and reports to the Director of Communications.
The individual in this role will primarily perform the following major duties:
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
You must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation, and a criminal background check will be performed on the selected candidate.
Must possess a passion for technology innovation and continuous process improvement.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be goal and deadline-oriented with the ability to be flexible and adapt to evolving priorities, processes, and technologies.
Document design/infographics skill/experience (e.g., Adobe, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
Project management experience is desirable but not required.
Knowledge of creating and editing graphic presentations for inclusion in web products.
5-7 years of relevant experience in developing and maintaining websites is preferred.
Must have knowledge of and experience with various programming languages to include-but not limited to-HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and PHP. Must also have knowledge of operating systems such as Linux and Windows.
Ability to both work independently and collaboratively with colleagues on various projects at one time.
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon review of all resumes, the Office will determine which candidates will be asked to interview. Candidates will be notified and scheduled for interviews, if selected. All applicants will be evaluated based on their educational and relevant work experience. OCWR does not discriminate against candidates based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
Cover Letter and Resume.
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.
Send cover letter and résumé to: Attn: Katherine Simmons, Human Resources, at jobs@ocwr.gov
A selection panel will review all applications and set up an interview schedule for those individuals who are considered most qualified for the position. If your application is selected, you will be contacted for an interview.
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