Senior Communications Specialist #5311 Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. req519 Department Senate
Salary $99,518.00 to $168,496.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/20/2024 Close Date 1/3/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a [insert Job Title]. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts and SAA objectives to provide solutions to issues in creative and effective ways. Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines and guides development of new ideas, crafting messages to explain those disciplines. Adapts style and uses persuasion in delivering messages that relate to the SAA and networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Supports the Executive Office and SAA Divisions with their communications and programs by overseeing SAA newsletters, creating and managing web content, writing speeches, messages, and guides, and editing policies, reports, presentations, acquisition packets, and other materials. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Oversees the Office of Communications in the Director’s absence.

Required Work Experience

  • At least 8 years of relevant experience managing communications.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Excellent writing and editing skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality communications.
  • Proven experience in content creation and editing for publications, websites, and employee portals
    Ability to present information so that readers can understand it quickly and easily.
  • Flexibility, ability to prioritize, and ability to meet short deadlines 3-5 years’ experience in the Senate.
  • Knowledge of SAA programs.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work effectively across departments and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Working Conditions

  • Sedentary (carrying items less than 25 pounds)
  • Work is primarily performed in an office setting via computer.

  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption.

Education

BA/BS

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Required Documents

Subject to background/security investigation.

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

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001
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Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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