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As the Director of Communications, the incumbent of this position provides leadership for all EAC communications activities pertaining to the administration of Federal elections.
Learn more about this agency01/21/2020 to 08/10/2020
$96,970 - $148,967 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Permanent
Full-Time
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EAC-DEST-10561558-19-CB
541425500
This job requires a Public Trust background investigation.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Skill in helping to effectively communicate technical material or highly complex issues that may have controversial findings, using language appropriate to technical and /or non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of written and oral communications. Skill in applying such knowledge to perform assignments involving public information, internal information, and community relations activities for internal and external audiences; develop written information materials for dissemination through a variety of media; determine and effectively use the most appropriate means for transmitting information, and evaluate the effectiveness of the plans developed to communicate with targeted audiences. Knowledge of grammar, spelling punctuation and required formats and skills utilized in the preparation and distribution of correspondence.
Skill and knowledge to develop innovative written communication materials such as news releases, feature stories, fact sheets, presentations, etc., and other products that effectively transmit information about EAC's programs and activities.
Ability to navigate media management software and disseminate information using this portal. Understanding of PowerPoint and other software platforms used to disseminate EAC communications resources. Ability to do basic graphic design and video editing.
Understanding and working knowledge of program planning and contract management.
Knowledge of information gathering and analysis techniques to gather, analyze, summarize, and report on EAC initiatives.
Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of various software packages (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Calendar, Microsoft Word, Access database management, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel) to create and revise a wide range of documents, automated records, databases, and slides.
Required documents include a resume and the supporting documents as described in the "How to Apply Instructions" section of this announcement.
All applicants MUST submit applications via email: resumes@eac.gov.
Your application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and must include the following:
Your application materials will be reviewed and if an interview is deemed appropriate, you will be contacted with further information.
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/541425500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The agency is charged with developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, accrediting testing laboratories, certifying voting systems, maintaining the national mail voter registration form, auditing the use of HAVA funds, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information about election administration. Four commissioners, appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, are responsible for setting policy and assuring the mission of the EAC is carried out.
