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National Science Foundation Communications Officer, GS-0301-14 NF (Temporary Promotion Only) in Alexandria, Virginia

Summary This Communications Officer position is located in the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO). The primary purpose of the position is to develop and implement organization-wide strategies to share and disseminate information about the organization and its programs, as well as to serve as OCHCO's principal liaison with the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). Responsibilities As a Communications Officer, you will perform the following duties: Develop and implement organization-wide strategies to communicate complex information about programs, investments, and impacts to internal and external audiences. Coordinate with leadership, staff, and external stakeholders to align communication strategies, write articles, news releases, and other materials, and analyze federal legislation and policies for organizational impact. Create, review, and manage various communication materials, including website content, social media posts, presentations, and reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals. Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate outreach opportunities, and develop strategies for effective communication and collaboration. Generate, track, and analyze scientific and/or administrative data to inform communication strategies and prepare analytical reports. Oversee the design, content, and maintenance of the organization's website and social media presence, ensuring effective dissemination of information and engagement with target audiences. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary/2-year trail period. Additional Requirements: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. * Applicants do not need to seek their supervisor's approval to apply for this temporary promotion opportunity. However, supervisory approval is needed prior to making the temporary promotion effective. * This temporary promotion is for a period of 120-days and may be extended up to one year. This temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. *The temporary promotion may be terminated at any time during this period. If not made permanent, upon conclusion of the temporary promotion, you will be returned to your former office and position/grade. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire and any additional assessments that are included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. It is NSF policy that personnel employed at, or Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) individuals detailed to, NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in federal service developing, implementing, and managing communication strategies, products, and activities for an organization. Examples of relevant experience include conducting outreach activities to enhance understanding of an organization's programs; authoring and editing written and oral communication materials; leading an organization's program for public events, press conferences, and other such appearances; providing authoritative advice to senior management for improving the delivery of program information to the public; and experience using the Internet, social media, and web pages to communicate information to the public, media, and internal audiences. Experience refers to paid/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/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level. Additional Information Relocation Expenses will not be paid. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources. Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.

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