Strategic Communications Specialist

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this positionMales born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective ServicePrimary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)You may be required to pass a background investigationCBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing proceduresAs an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.Qualifications Experience:

You qualify for the

GS-12

grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

Providing administrative oversight of program responsible for the execution of day-to-day administrative functions related to program's strategic communications and internal process development efforts.Ensuring that accurate and appropriately concise and timely information is available to executive management.Ensuring that the program processes and guidance are clearly communicated.Planning and developing strategic communications products, to include fact sheets, talking points, issue papers, scripts, articles, briefing memos, public affairs guidance, press releases, and event notices.Experience:

You qualify for the

GS-13

grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

Reviewing internal policies/processes to ensure that they are current and making updates or recommendations to higher-level supervisor/manager.Explaining complex and/or technical subject matter and distills information into easily understood points.Overseeing the implementation of higher-level policies and guidance and making recommendations to improve processes or adapt guidance for specific situations.Providing and supporting in implementing, coordinating, and executing a variety of communication programs.NOTE:

Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.Background Investigation:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.Residency:

There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:

Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the militaryA dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. governmentParticipation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or universityWorking as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. governmentProbationary Period:

All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.Education:

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.Telework:

May be available on a regular recurring or situational basis.#J-18808-Ljbffr