Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board (CRCCRB)
Communications Manager
Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board (CRCCRB), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Summary
The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing the Board's strategic communication plan and serves as the primary liaison to stakeholder groups and the media.
This job is open to
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.Duties
Under the supervision of the Board and Chief of Staff, the incumbent:
Leads strategic planning for communications, drafts press releases and conducts other media outreach (e.g. letters to the editor and articles for publication).Manages content on the Board's website.Creates and manages content for the Board's accounts on multiple social media platforms.Handles public and press inquiries and rapid response campaigns.Drafts copy and works with relevant staff to finalize and distribute materials.Interacts with the families of the victims of civil rights cold cases, sharing the work of the Board with them and receiving their feedback.Monitors news coverage of the Board in broadcast, print, and online outlets.Organizes and leads public meetings and other forums to interact with the public.Uses knowledge of both traditional and digital communications and media to engage with diverse audiences to promote the mission and work of the Board.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen or national to apply for this position.Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.You must successfully pass a background investigation.Relocation expenses are not authorized.This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 U.S.C. 7112(B)(6).All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.Selectee will be required to sign a statement indicating they understand the position is in the excepted service and they will not be converted to a competitive service appointment.Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.Qualifications
Specialized Experience:
The skills and experience listed below are of particular importance to the position, and applicants should provide specific detailed information in these areas, where applicable, as part of their application.
Developing, editing, and/or reviewing a variety of internal briefing documents and external communications for meetings, events, or other engagements for various stakeholders and the public.Drafting briefings, messaging, and other communications for stakeholder audiences.Planning and executing strategic communication plans that result in positive responses from intended audiences, including identifying, initiating, and managing external relationships with third party groups.Analyzing the effectiveness of communication plans and recommending improvements to communication strategies.Gathering and analyzing complex technical information and organizing it into useful public information materials.Note:
Your resume must support this claim.
To qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
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 and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the dates worked and total number of hours per week.
You must ensure that your resume contains ALL required information which includes hours worked, start and end dates (month and year), and if Federal employment, series, pay plan, and grade.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
Review our benefitsHow You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your cover letter, resume, and other documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Application of Veterans' Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to appointments in the excepted service. However, applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in a cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
Interview Requirement:
Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of an in-person or virtual panel interview.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Benefits
Review our benefitsRequired Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1.
A
cover letter .
2.
Your
resume
showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and unpaid work experience job title listed.
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee?
Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your appointment type, tenure group, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please submit the SF-50 showing the highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. Please note: Performance award, Details, and Realignments are not acceptable SF-50s.
4. Are you a veteran?
You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference. The member 4 copy of your DD214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." If applying based on eligibility under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information.
5. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; andBeginning and ending dates of appointment.
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 fromschools 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
You must email your Application Package to
info@coldcaserecords.gov
by 11:59 PM EST on 11/19/2024.
Agency contact information
Stephannie Oriabure
Email
info@coldcaserecords.gov
Address
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20405
US
Next steps
Once this vacancy announcement closes, we will assess the experience and training of all applicants and identify the best-qualified applicants. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews with these applicants. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1.
A
cover letter .
2.
Your
resume
showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and unpaid work experience job title listed.
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee?
Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your appointment type, tenure group, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please submit the SF-50 showing the highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. Please note: Performance award, Details, and Realignments are not acceptable SF-50s.
4. Are you a veteran?
You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference. The member 4 copy of your DD214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." If applying based on eligibility under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information.
5. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; andBeginning and ending dates of appointment.
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 fromschools 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
You must email your Application Package to
info@coldcaserecords.gov
by 11:59 PM EST on 11/19/2024.
Agency contact information
Stephannie Oriabure
Email
info@coldcaserecords.gov
Address
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20405
US
Next steps
Once this vacancy announcement closes, we will assess the experience and training of all applicants and identify the best-qualified applicants. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews with these applicants. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request
The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing the Board's strategic communication plan and serves as the primary liaison to stakeholder groups and the media.
This job is open to
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.Duties
Under the supervision of the Board and Chief of Staff, the incumbent:
Leads strategic planning for communications, drafts press releases and conducts other media outreach (e.g. letters to the editor and articles for publication).Manages content on the Board's website.Creates and manages content for the Board's accounts on multiple social media platforms.Handles public and press inquiries and rapid response campaigns.Drafts copy and works with relevant staff to finalize and distribute materials.Interacts with the families of the victims of civil rights cold cases, sharing the work of the Board with them and receiving their feedback.Monitors news coverage of the Board in broadcast, print, and online outlets.Organizes and leads public meetings and other forums to interact with the public.Uses knowledge of both traditional and digital communications and media to engage with diverse audiences to promote the mission and work of the Board.Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen or national to apply for this position.Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.You must successfully pass a background investigation.Relocation expenses are not authorized.This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 U.S.C. 7112(B)(6).All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.Selectee will be required to sign a statement indicating they understand the position is in the excepted service and they will not be converted to a competitive service appointment.Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.Qualifications
Specialized Experience:
The skills and experience listed below are of particular importance to the position, and applicants should provide specific detailed information in these areas, where applicable, as part of their application.
Developing, editing, and/or reviewing a variety of internal briefing documents and external communications for meetings, events, or other engagements for various stakeholders and the public.Drafting briefings, messaging, and other communications for stakeholder audiences.Planning and executing strategic communication plans that result in positive responses from intended audiences, including identifying, initiating, and managing external relationships with third party groups.Analyzing the effectiveness of communication plans and recommending improvements to communication strategies.Gathering and analyzing complex technical information and organizing it into useful public information materials.Note:
Your resume must support this claim.
To qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
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 and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the dates worked and total number of hours per week.
You must ensure that your resume contains ALL required information which includes hours worked, start and end dates (month and year), and if Federal employment, series, pay plan, and grade.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
Review our benefitsHow You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your cover letter, resume, and other documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Application of Veterans' Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to appointments in the excepted service. However, applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in a cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
Interview Requirement:
Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of an in-person or virtual panel interview.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Benefits
Review our benefitsRequired Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1.
A
cover letter .
2.
Your
resume
showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and unpaid work experience job title listed.
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee?
Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your appointment type, tenure group, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please submit the SF-50 showing the highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. Please note: Performance award, Details, and Realignments are not acceptable SF-50s.
4. Are you a veteran?
You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference. The member 4 copy of your DD214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." If applying based on eligibility under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information.
5. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; andBeginning and ending dates of appointment.
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 fromschools 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
You must email your Application Package to
info@coldcaserecords.gov
by 11:59 PM EST on 11/19/2024.
Agency contact information
Stephannie Oriabure
info@coldcaserecords.gov
Address
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20405
US
Next steps
Once this vacancy announcement closes, we will assess the experience and training of all applicants and identify the best-qualified applicants. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews with these applicants. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1.
A
cover letter .
2.
Your
resume
showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and unpaid work experience job title listed.
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee?
Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your appointment type, tenure group, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please submit the SF-50 showing the highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. Please note: Performance award, Details, and Realignments are not acceptable SF-50s.
4. Are you a veteran?
You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference. The member 4 copy of your DD214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." If applying based on eligibility under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information.
5. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);Agency; andBeginning and ending dates of appointment.
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 fromschools 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
You must email your Application Package to
info@coldcaserecords.gov
by 11:59 PM EST on 11/19/2024.
Agency contact information
Stephannie Oriabure
info@coldcaserecords.gov
Address
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20405
US
Next steps
Once this vacancy announcement closes, we will assess the experience and training of all applicants and identify the best-qualified applicants. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews with these applicants. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request