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All U.S. Citizens - Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service will not be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.

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Please note this is a hybrid position (work in-office and telework), it is not 100 percent remote.

The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) is looking to add a seasoned creative and strategic communicator to its growing team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in public relations, agile, flexible, and able to juggle multiple deadlines while clearly communicating the OIG's work and mission across different channels to internal and external audiences. The Communications Analyst will play a critical role on the team responsible for media engagement, and assisting with communications and social media strategies. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

The Communications Analyst will report to the Director of Communications. Duties include writing, creating social media campaigns, designing and editing original content and messaging for our audiences, and actively supporting media relations. A team player, the Communications Analyst works collaboratively with the rest of the Communications Team.

The ideal candidate is passionate about crafting informative and thought-provoking messaging that will engage our target audiences. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task. You should be confident and skilled in responding to media inquiries. You should also be familiar with multiple communication channels and have curiosity to explore new ones. You should have experience in writing and editing, including turning complex information into easily understandable messages and engaging content for both staff and stakeholders. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is a definite plus.

This position is part of the Communications Team, which falls under the Office of General Counsel, Communications, and Congressional (OGC-3). This highly visible team is responsible for all internal and external strategic communications for the organization.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 12/22/2022 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-12 to a GS-13. The salary range for this position is $89,834.00 - $138,868.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential to a GS-13 equivalent is at management's discretion.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Plan, develop, coordinate, write, edit, design, and disseminate both organizational and mass communications products to external and internal audiences via print, broadcast video, podcast, and digital media.
• Develop and post approved content for internal and external communications channels, including the OIG blog, official social media sites, public website, intranet sites, and email updates.
• Ensure content on the communications channels is accurate, current, and relevant.
• Assist in coordinating and responding to media inquiries.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Moderate Background Investigation (Tier 2) security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Ten years' professional experience working in public relations, marketing, or journalism, with a minimum of three years working for a federal or state government agency.

AND

• Experience in supporting marketing, public relations, and/or communications activities within an organization of 500 or more employees.

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, including Teams and PowerPoint, Acrobat Professional, and SharePoint.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications or a related field.
• Experience in creating strategic communications plans.
• Strong communication (oral/written) skills and strong organization skills.
• Experience using analytic tools to track impact and engagement.
• Experience in media relations.
• Experience planning, creating, and managing social media campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing and research abilities.
• Ability to think outside the box while communicating or dealing with a variety of situations.

EVALUATION FACTORS
You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

• Skilled in writing clear, concise and engaging communications.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and working under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex information, communications, and data.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology such as Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

You will no longer be considered for this position if you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible.