Clarification from the agency

This is a Detail Opportunity (Not-to-Exceed 120 days, with possibility to extend). Eligible candidates must be a current permanent competitive or excepted service federal employee.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The Writer-Editor/Digital Media Specialist will support the Public Affairs and Advance Specialist in developing and implementing a communications strategy for the Office for Access to Justice. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff and Public Affairs and Advance Specialist, the detailee's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting, editing, and incorporating feedback on talking points and speeches for the Director and, as needed, for Office staff.
• Drafting, reviewing, and editing various written communications materials, including press releases, event readouts, technical documents, blog postings, internal communications, email notifications, newsletters, and reports.
• Working with the Public Affairs and Advance Specialist to develop, write, and edit website and social media content.
• Conducting periodic web and social media auditing reports.
• Reviewing ATJ communications materials to ensure consistency in messaging.
• Coordinating with the Department's Office of Public Affairs

The duties listed above are generally written for one grade level. If the position is advertised at multiple grades, the duties will be adjusted in difficulty, complexity, and level of supervision, for higher or lower grades, as appropriate.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You may be required to undergo a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
• This vacancy announcement is open ONLY to permanent Federal Employees in the Competitive and Excepted Service.
• This would be a 120 day detail.

Qualifications

Desired Qualification Requirements: Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or other postsecondary certification or degree, such as an associate's degree, in English, journalism, or a similar field or two years of work experience performing the duties above; specific social media platform knowledge and expertise; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; and the ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.

How you will be evaluated

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

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

Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted.

Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.