This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/547758000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This announcement is being advertised concurrently under R8-20-10612421-SG (MP) is open to all qualified persons. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
10/07/2019 to 10/21/2019
$96,311 - $125,202 per year
GS 13
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
13
No
No
R8-20-10621110-SG (DE)
547758000
The Congressional Affairs Specialist in the Office of External Affairs will plan and coordinate the dissemination of information relating to the agency's national and regional programs and priorities to members of Congress and other elected officials, the public, media, partners, and others.
Responsibilities include:
The incumbent will develop communications materials and methods designed to reach the Region's Congressional delegation, other elected officials, and local, regional and national audiences including, but not limited to communications plans, press releases, web and social media content, outreach and environmental education content, events and more. In doing so, the incumbent will consider the relevancy and appropriateness of both content and delivery methods to best position the agency with targeted audiences.
The incumbent will also evaluate the impact and effectiveness of congressional outreach efforts and advises management if efforts should be continued, emphasized, changed or expanded. The incumbent will determine the need for congressional outreach materials and communications opportunities to support agency and Departmental priorities. The incumbent will establish and develop effective relationships and partnerships to promote coverage of and engagement with Service programs and operations.
There is no substitution of education at this level.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been or may be involuntarily separated (e.g. reduction in force, declining to relocate/transfer outside their local commuting area) from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal or Removal Notice; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; or Removal and most recent performance appraisal.). For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx
FWS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for situational only telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. More than one position may be filled from this announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the basic qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the basic qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/547758000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.