Public Affairs Specialist (Web Producer) Job in Washington, DC

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
OLPA is a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years of related experience and be expected to be flexible and efficient but creative and detail oriented.

One (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the previous level in the federal service is required. For example, one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level is required to qualify for appointment at the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible work experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities that will enable the individual to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-collaborative team environment.
• Ability to analyze metrics to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, focus on details, and produce precise work products in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to understand and implement established communication and web strategies.
• Basic skills in marketing and visual design.

Applicants must have demonstrated work experience related to the mandatory requirements listed below and must address the qualification requirements in an attached cover letter.

• Performing web content activities, including designing, writing, editing, reviewing, and posting.
• Promoting web content through various social platforms and various communication channels.
• Creating and modifying web content using a content management system.
• Writing and editing in plain language.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Highly competitive applicants will have the following:

• A bachelor's degree in publishing, communication studies, journalism, public affairs, marketing, political science and government, or other related fields.
• Demonstrated experience and training with Drupal CMS.
• Demonstrated experience and training with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Demonstrated experience implementing web usability, and best practice standards.
• Demonstrated experience working with project teams on website enhancements.
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• Familiarity with user experience/user interface (UX/UI) concepts.

BENEFITS
The Commission participates in the following federal benefits:

• The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program
• The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
• The Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program
• Federal Retirement
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• The Federal Leave Program

In addition, the Commission participates in the Judiciary's Flexible Spending Program for dependent care, health care, and commuter reimbursement, the government-wide Long Term Care Insurance Program, unemployment, and workers' compensation benefits.

The Commission is conveniently located next to Union Station on Capitol Hill, and is easily accessible by public transportation, including the Metro, and the MARC and VRE commuter trains. In addition to the federal benefits package, the Commission's location in the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building offers various amenities such as a health unit, credit union, day care center, food services, and free on-site fitness center.

The Commission offers a monthly transit subsidy to employees who use mass transit to commute to and from work, subject to the availability of funds. The Commission offers alternative work schedules (AWS), which are fixed work schedules that enable full-time employees to complete the basic 80-hour biweekly work requirement in less than 10 workdays.

The Commission offers regular telework (not full-time) to employees in positions deemed eligible by the staff director and who meet the requirements of an approved telework arrangement in which an employee performs official duties at home or at an approved telework site. This position is eligible to regularly telework up to three days per week.

The Commission also offers training opportunities to employees through LinkedIn Learning, and the Judiciary's Online University, which offers academic credit and professional credit programs through web-based learning. These training tools assist Commission employees with taking online courses in a flexible way, by offering training courses in the areas of: staff training and development; credit toward undergraduate degree programs; continuing education and non-credit certificate programs; executive education; contract training; credit credentials courses for continuing professional education and credit for individuals who hold credentials and achieve certifications associated with several globally-recognized sponsored organizations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive Civil Service.
• All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
• Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship or, for noncitizens, proof of authorization to work in the United States and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Employment_of_Non-citizens. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf.
• The Commission participates in E-Verify and will confirm your authorization to work in the United States.
• A background security investigation is required for all selectees. Appointment will be subject to a selectee's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. A background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time.
• All new Commission employees must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment, mandated by the Federal Compensation Act.
• All new Commission employees, those converted from a temporary appointment to a permanent appointment, and all rehired former Commission employees are required to serve a one-year probationary period. The probationary period begins on the effective date of the employee's appointment, conversion, or rehire.
• The selected applicant must relocate to the Washington DC Metropolitan area.

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.

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.

Corinne Smith

Phone

202-502-4500

Email

hr@ussc.gov

Address

United States Sentencing Commission
One Columbus Circle NE Suite 2-500
Washington, DC 20002
US