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Are you a seasoned creative and strategic communicator interested in joining one of the most technologically advanced government oversight agencies? We are looking for a team player with public relations experience, especially in media relations. Apply today for our Communications Specialist opening and be a critical part of the team responsible for leading the agency's multifaceted communications strategy.
02/15/2023 to 03/02/2023
$132,368 - $172,075 per year
GG 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
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Yes
2023-64-11846466-PC
706990600
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.
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 an agile, flexible professional with experience in media/public relations and able to juggle multiple deadlines while clearly communicating the OIG's work and mission across different channels to internal and external audiences. As such, the Communications Specialist will play a critical role responsible for actively representing the OIG to media as well as in crafting social media and web content strategies and coordinating interrelated communications activities. Bring your skills and voice to our team!
In addition, other duties include lead roles in writing, creating, and editing original content and messaging for our audiences. A team player, the Communications Specialist works collaboratively with the rest of the Communications Team but is equally capable of managing important projects, such as our Semiannual Report to Congress, from start to finish.
The ideal candidate is passionate about crafting informative and thought-provoking messaging that will engage our target audiences. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task, and you must have the experience to do so reliably without close supervision. 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 must have experience writing and editing professionally, 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. This highly visible team is responsible for all internal and external strategic communications for the organization.
Please note this is a hybrid position (work in-office and telework), it is not 100 percent remote.
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 03/02/2023 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 Specialist Band level, equivalent to a GS-14. The salary range for this position is $132,368.00 - $172,075.00. The salary figures include locality pay.
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.
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options.
For more information about these programs visit www.opm.gov/insure.
Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see www.opm.gov/retire and http://www.tsp.gov/.
Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.
Leave and Holidays. In addition to 11 paid holidays each year, you will earn 13 days of paid sick leave and 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.
For further information, please refer to our website at:
https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).
This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case by case basis.
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.
You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement 2023-64-11846466-PC, by closing date 03/02/2023.
1. RESUME. When completing your online application or uploading your resume, you must categorize it as a "Resume" document). IMPORTANT: You will be asked questions in the self-assessment questionnaire. It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire.
2. Writing Sample. Upload three examples of a document, news release, brochure, web content, and/or campaign your personality created that demonstrates your writing styles and skills. One of these should include an example of social media outreach. (Required: Upload and save as "Writing Sample" document.)
3. COVER LETTER. Upload a separate statement of no more than one page showing how your skills, experience, education, and/or training address the evaluation factors for this vacancy. (Required: Upload and save as "Cover Letter" document.)
4. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL dated within the last 15 months. This is required from all applicants including Federal, USPS, OIG, and private sector employees. If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason a performance appraisal is not available. (Required: Upload and save as "Performance Appraisal" document.) NOTE: An SF-50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal.
5. UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include:
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. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 03/02/2023, to receive consideration.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.
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/706990600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
