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The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of Safety and Code Compliance (OSCC). Develops communications program vision and plan for the AOC. Implements communications strategies for each OSCC (safety, fire, environmental and building official). Develops written communications (bulletins, fact sheets, brochures, posters, messaging, and presentations) to help the AOC meet agency directives.
05/24/2024 to 06/14/2024
$117,962 - $153,354 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent - Permanent, Full Time
Full-time - This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer Civil Service Competitive Status
Excepted
13
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OSCC-2024-277A
793012700
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.
To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:
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.
There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.
DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm
The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.
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).
The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.
To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application.
We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.
Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.
If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form).
If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.
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.
You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).
