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NIA's Office of Communications and Public Liaison's Digital Media Branch (DMB) oversees NIA's digital communication efforts including websites, the Inside NIA blog, email marketing, social media, videos, and other education and outreach activities.
Learn more about this agency09/21/2023 to 09/22/2023
$57,118 - $133,236 per year
Salary displayed is the absolute maximum and minimum allowed. Pay will be set using the appropriate locality upon selection.
GS 9 - 12
3 vacancies in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
NIH-NIA-DE-23-12125249
749886900
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration.
You qualify at the GS-09 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:
A. completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related;
OR
B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
monitoring the status of social media events;
developing proposed brochures, flyers, etc. in support of social media;
developing social media information to brief members of the general public; and
developing and disseminating social media information concerning an organization's programs or projects.
OR
C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:
A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related;
OR
B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
writing, editing and reviewing social media advisories and correspondence, talking points, or questions and answers;
implementing social media communication plans for an organization;
developing written social media communication materials concerning a range of subjects related to the organization's programs; and
analyzing social media information program materials.
OR
C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:
A. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
developing digital and social media content;
monitoring digital and social media analytics to make recommendations on digital and social media content strategies;
using appropriate methods to increase engagement on social media platforms and improve web metrics;
using content management systems to develop and post content for digital platforms; and
analyzing social media information program materials and making recommendations for improving the delivery of program information.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12125249
If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
This announcement accepts applications during the open period of 09/25/2023 through 09/29/2023; unless the applicant cut-off (75 applications) is reached. This announcement will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time (ET) on 09/29/2023, or on the day the 75 applications are received, whichever comes first.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. Early submission of your application is highly encouraged.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS
RESUME:
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.
To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:
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, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 09/25/2023 to receive consideration.
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. You will be notified of the status of your applications via email. In addition, you can track the progress of your application package through your USAJOBS account.
At the discretion of the agency, you may be contacted via phone or email for an interview or to provide additional information up to several months from the closing date of the announcement. Please ensure you have provided accurate contact information. To remain in consideration, you must respond in a timely manner to our correspondence and requests for documentation or information throughout the hiring process.
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/749886900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Public Affairs Specialist position is located in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Aging (NIA), Office of the Director (OD), Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL).
