Summary This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asst Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-HUD-1760-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Responsibilities As a Marketing & Outreach Specialist (Publications Coordinator), you will: - Serve as an expert on writing, editing, graphic standards and techniques, practices, methods, and innovations in print and web communications. Plan, design, and oversee the development of sophisticated communication strategies that articulate and interpret important policies or promote programs and activities of broad interest. - Develop graphics for FHEO print and digital content using the Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphics design tools. - Develop, coordinate, and edit organization content for FHEO's print and digital products. Research facts and analyze data to ensure it is written appropriately for the audience it serves. Works with the E&O Division Director and Team Leads to implement the Department's print and digital policies and procedures. Maintain content so that it is current and accurate; update, revise, or remove the content in a timely manner. - Develop web-based business processes to ensure they comply with Department content policies, design, technical standards; and meet federal requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act, including 508 Compliance. Requirements Conditions of Employment The official duty station for this position will be in Washington, District of Columbia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment." Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, one year of experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: -Drafting, designing, and overseeing the creation of publications and content layout AND; -Experience using graphic design software to develop media such as publications, photos, videos, or other multimedia materials. Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13 you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation incentive will not be paid. Recruitment incentive will not be paid. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics.
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Marketing & Outreach Specialist (Publications Coordinator)