Clarification from the agency

Applications Will Be Accepted From All US Citizens Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.

The purpose of the position is to provide support in communicating information about SCC services, programs and policies to employees, managers, supervisors, Member of Congress, Congressional Staff and other audiences.

Please Note: If you have working knowledge of fire prevention, safety, building codes and environmental compliance principles and application, please make sure the experience is included in the work history of your resume.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Communications Program Planning

Coordinates with the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) to formulate communication plans which promote an understanding of (OSCC) programs and procedures to a variety of target audiences in alignment with the overall agency strategic communications plan.

Gathers data and provides relevant information in a summarized format. Develops messages for various audiences and strategically delivers messages by evaluating the most appropriate communication channel(s) for the particular needs of the target audience(s).

Develops OSCC office communications program vision and plan. Implements (or expands) communications strategies for each OSCC program (safety, fire, environmental and building official).

Drafts communications plans that identify goals, messages, target audiences and tactics. Plans and conducts evaluations to assess information needs of target audiences and measure the success of communications plans and products. Evaluates and refines communications plans based on the results of audience research, Office of Safety and Code Compliance, and Architect of the Capitol priorities.

Understands and applies knowledge of Federal and AOC statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures, including has a working knowledge of safety, code compliance and/or environmental compliance principles and their application.

Uses project management techniques to ensure events/campaigns are properly coordinated and effectively executed with a high degree of quality.

Report Writing, Review and Consultation

Develops content for program information and communications campaigns for personnel within the agency, with varied degrees of comprehension of agency programs and policies and different levels of education, interests, and points of view.

Researches, collects, compiles, and analyzes information to generate technical and management plans and reports for a variety of OSCC topics (including program plans, after action reports, lessons learned). Develops and/or authors communication content, such as talking points, bulletins, brochures, blog posts, feature stories, briefings, and presentations to educate and inform AOC staff and building occupants on relevant safety, fire, environmental and building official program information and initiatives.

Works with the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs, analyzes and drafts responses to informational requests from a variety of sources including news media, congressional and other governmental organizations, specialized groups, and the general public.

Maintains technical content of intranet (performs technical reviews coordinating with OSCC subject matter expert as needed; ensures consistency, accuracy, coordination with other documents.

Prepares information for the Director and OSCC staff. Makes presentations to AOC Executives and AOC staff.

Organizational Liaison

Delivers clear, effective communications and takes responsibility for understanding others. Works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.

Develops and maintains effective relationships with others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations; shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness.

Manages collaborations, partnerships, and other interactions with a wide variety of internal stakeholders.

Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
 
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
 
Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as having knowledge and experience: (1) Writing technical and non-technical safety and occupational health, fire prevention, accessibility and environmental compliance principles and application; (2) Corresponding with high level state, local, federal authorities, Congressional members, media , and/or executive members of an organization; (3)  Developing communication content, such as talking points, bulletins, brochures, blog posts, feature stories, briefings and presentation of information (4) Managing projects from initial concept and scope development, through reviews and approval, design and production to completion.

How you will be evaluated

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

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. 

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

- Writing

- Communication and Media

- Oral Communication

- Communications Program Planning

- Computer Skills

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.  Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).