Only experience and education obtained by 05/21/2024 will be considered.
This vacancy will utilize a multiple step assessment process to determine the qualifications of applicants. The first step will consist of applicants completing an occupational questionnaire related to the major duties and competencies of the position. The second step will consist of applicant resumes being reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel for related position competencies against a pre-determined rating schedule. This process will determine the final rating of the applicant for possible referral to the hiring official for hiring consideration.
Minimum Qualification GS-12
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Examples of experience may include: 1) Developing, reviewing and editing outreach and communication plans and associated outreach materials, such as news releases, briefing papers, talking points, media advisories, and frequently asked questions on science and conservation issues and topics; 2) Writing and producing a wide variety of other informational products for print, video, web and multimedia, such as web and social media posts, feature stories, blogs, fact sheets, and newsletter and magazine articles. This experience is clearly described in my resume.
Minimum Qualification GS-13
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Examples of experience may include: 1) Working with public affairs and congressional affairs specialists to create stories related to natural resource conservation priorities with national and regional news media, trade and business media, and other specialty, conservation media outlets; 2) Working with state fish and wildlife agencies, policymakers, and state and/or federal legislators, as well as a broad cross section of organizations in the nonprofit conservation community; 3) Providing guidance to agency leadership on potential reception of information by both supportive and hostile audiences, to include recommendations on best courses of action in public information. This experience is clearly described in my resume.
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.
PCS INFORMATION: No PCS entitlements authorized, however hiring incentives may be offered.
Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: Career Transition
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