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Summary
Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 60 days of the closing date.
This position is also being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion (MP) procedures vacancy number: M20-SB-10678624-CMM. Applicants who wish to also be considered under MP must apply to both vacancies separately.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
12/13/2019 to 12/27/2019
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Salary
$69,581 - $90,461 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 11
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Location
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
11
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
D20-SB-10678623-CMM
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Control number
554397700
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Duties
This position is located in the Office of Communications, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The Office is responsible for administering the agency's communications programs, including the preparation and dissemination of information on EXIM's export financing products to domestic and international news media, U.S. and foreign businesses, lenders and brokers, federal/state/local government agencies, private organizations and groups, and the general public.
The Communications office utilizes traditional mass media, local, as well as local trade publications, marketing (including both paid and earned media), stakeholder and customer engagement, the web and social media to distribute its messages.
At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develops social media campaigns and posts by composing written and visual content with photos and original graphics. Publishes content to common social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn using native platform interfaces and platform management software such as SproutSocial.
- Designs digital, print, and video material, including but not limited to brochures, flyers, pamphlets, digital graphics, and promotional videos using Adobe products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other design software including but not limited to Canva and video editing software.
- Develops and executes email marketing campaigns and visual content in support of and in collaboration with internal customers according to internal customer requests and needs. Provides subject matter expertise around email marketing best practices to colleagues and internal customers.
- Provides and maintains subject matter expertise around current social media and email marketing techniques, trends, standards, and best practices to support colleagues and internal customers including agency head and other senior leaders.
- Provides event support for social media and photography for local events to agency leadership and other internal customers using high end government furnished Canon digital camera with intermediate proficiency. Edits photos using software such as Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Plans, manages, and executes social media advertising and associated budget on common social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background and Security/Suitability Investigation
- You may be required to serve a one year probationary period
- Specialized experience MUST be documented on your resume
Qualifications
Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work):
GS-11: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Government. Specialized experience includes:
If you are substituting education for experience to qualify for at this level, you must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
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If you are combining both education and experience to qualify for this level, equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here.
All requirements must be met by 12/27/2019, the closing date of the announcement.
GS-11: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Government. Specialized experience includes:
- Experience in the planning, management, execution, and measurement of digital engagement activities and campaigns on the behalf of an organization using social media platforms (i.e., Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), including written and visual content creation.
- Experience with graphic design, photography, and basic video editing skills using the Adobe suite, Canva, and/or other design programs.
- Experience with development of email marketing campaigns and content to promote the mission, products, and services of an organization.
If you are substituting education for experience to qualify for at this level, you must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
OR
If you are combining both education and experience to qualify for this level, equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:
- Organization/Agency's Name
- Title
- Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
- Start and end dates (including the month and year)
- Number of hours you worked per week
- Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here.
All requirements must be met by 12/27/2019, the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Additional information
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
Veterans: All veterans must meet the qualification requirements of the position for further consideration. For more information on veterans' preference, please click here.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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.
Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure:
EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment.
If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the job opportunity announcement closes, a careful evaluation of your resume and supporting documentation will be made, and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the job qualifications; and to the extent to which your application shows that you possess the competencies associated with this position. If, after evaluating your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, your category may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
The Category Rating method will be used to evaluate applicants. All qualified applicants will be assigned to one of the following categories:
- Best Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies.
- Well Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies.
- Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies to a substantive degree.
Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAJobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.
Important Note: Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Your application package should include the following documents:
- Your Resume (applicants are required to submit a resume with job title, series/grade (if federal employee), duties and accomplishments, employer's name, starting and ending dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and annual salary). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
- Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF)15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter, if applicable. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility.
- Unofficial Transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
- Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.
- Special Priority Selection rights under CTAP or ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current SF-50 position title, grade level, and duty location, if applicable.
- Submission of any required documents listed in vacancy announcement, if applicable.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
Applications will only be accepted online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The following is a link to preview the occupational questionnaire:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10678623
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/27/2019 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account here, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Sandra Brown
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Export-Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20571
US
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information in the Occupational Questionnaire and may interview best-qualified applicants.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Your application package should include the following documents:
- Your Resume (applicants are required to submit a resume with job title, series/grade (if federal employee), duties and accomplishments, employer's name, starting and ending dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and annual salary). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
- Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF)15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter, if applicable. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility.
- Unofficial Transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
- Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.
- Special Priority Selection rights under CTAP or ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current SF-50 position title, grade level, and duty location, if applicable.
- Submission of any required documents listed in vacancy announcement, if applicable.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
Applications will only be accepted online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The following is a link to preview the occupational questionnaire:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10678623
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/27/2019 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account here, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Sandra Brown
- Address
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Export-Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20571
US
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information in the Occupational Questionnaire and may interview best-qualified applicants.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Export-Import Bank of the United States
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States. EXIM's mission is supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services - at no cost to U.S. taxpayers. When private sector lenders are unable or unwilling to provide financing, EXIM fills in the gap for American businesses by equipping them with the financing support necessary to compete for global sales. In doing so, EXIM levels the playing field for U.S. exporters going up against foreign competition in overseas markets, enabling American companies to create and maintain more good-paying jobs herein the U.S. The Bank provides coverage in more than 185 countries and no U.S. company or transaction is too big or too small.
Agency contact information
Sandra Brown
- Address
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Export-Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20571
US