This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/636389900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/
Learn more about this agency02/11/2022 to 02/25/2022
$89,834 - $141,064 per year
GS 12 - 13
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 1-5 nights per month.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
BOEM-MMAA-22-ETA-033(DEU)
636389900
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All U.S. Citizens
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Public Affairs, in Camarillo, CA, or Washington, DC or Sterling, VA. The incumbent will be responsible for functions of planning, organizing, and managing major national public information programs with wide latitude for independent judgement and decision-making.
At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Serve as a subject matter expert on communicating program initiatives and processes.
2) Assist senior public affairs specialists to provide media training to the Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP) leadership and subject matter experts.
3) Develop written informational materials designed to reach regional and national audiences through the news media.
4) Write, review, edit, and make recommendations concerning a wide range of information pieces on behalf of BOEM's renewable energy program, especially with regard to offshore wind accomplishments/milestones.
5) Create and coordinate digital content for BOEM's website, such as blogs and photo galleries focusing on BOEM's renewable energy portfolio, workforce, and accomplishments.
6) Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of communication efforts concerning BOEM renewable energy program functions and initiatives and advise the Public Affairs Officer of findings.
7) Advise bureau leaders on how to integrate social media into communications plans and rollouts.
8) Ensure social media content written by all team members meets accessibility standards, policy and legal requirements.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Public Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Salary Information
Camarillo, CA
GS-12: $91,254-$118,635 per annum, GS-13: $108,513-$141,064 per annum.
Washington, DC and Sterling, VA
GS-12: $89,834-$116,788 per annum, GS-13: $106,823-$138,868 per annum.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
This vacancy is also announced as BOEM-MMAA-22-ETA-034(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
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Due to COVID-19, we are currently in an expanded telework posture. If you are a non-remote worker, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement in accordance with the Department's reentry procedures. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days per pay period depending upon the terms of the Department of the Interior's telework policy which requires supervisory approval.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/636389900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.