[ES_JOBS_NET] Outreach Specialist, ZA-1001-3 (MAP), NOAA, Boulder, CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/551317000

Overview
*        Open & closing dates

 11/12/2019 to 11/21/2019

*        Service

Competitive

*        Pay scale & grade

ZA 3

*        Salary

$67,956 to $105,890 per year

*        Appointment type

Permanent

*        Work schedule

Full-Time

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

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Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Telework eligible

Yes as determined by agency policy

This job is open to
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Clarification from the agency

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Announcement number

OAR-ESRL-2020-0003

Control number

551317000
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Duties
Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) with one vacancy in Boulder, CO.

This position is also announced under vacancy number OAR-ESRL-2020-0004, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
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Responsibilities

As an Outreach Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
o   Plan, coordinate and implement strategic communications and outreach to key internal and external audiences conveying information on products and services, and programs developed by NOAA's Boulder Laboratories. Advise management of interaction with key officials in the public and private sectors.
o   Develop inreach/outreach and communications activities, and materials to raise awareness and visibility of products and services. Coordinate product roll-out, outreach activities, participation, and messaging with line and program offices.
o   Plan, coordinate, and implement special events and visits, such as conferences, workshops, agency visits, public tours and seminars.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Up to 10% domestic or foreign travel may be required for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

3

*        Job family (Series)

1001 General Arts And Information<https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?j=1001>
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
o   Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.
o   Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
o   Must be suitable for Federal employment.
o   Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
o   Time-in-grade/band must be met by closing date of announcement.

This position requires a Public Trust Security Clearance.

This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.

The ZA-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.

NOTE:
* A one year probationary period may be required.

* Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.

* This position is not in the bargaining unit

Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards.  This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy<https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/>.

EDUCATION:   There is no positive education requirement for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.  Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  This experience need not have been in the federal government.

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 experience.

To qualify at the ZA-3 or GS-11 level:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
o   Planning and coordinating visits and/or events to promote an organization's products, services, and/or programs;
o   Developing and fostering relationships or partnerships with key officials and/or stakeholders, political appointees, and elected officials, and serving as liaison to external constituents;
o   Utilizing communications and media to disseminate information to support direct outreach and education activities, such as web content; written, oral, and visual media; marketing; and social media; and
o   Planning and coordinating special outreach events, such as conferences, seminars, workshops, and public and/or community education initiatives.

-OR-

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

-OR-

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience as described above.

Note: Only graduate-level education in excess of two years is qualifying for combination of education and experience.

Education
Additional information

CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
10.   A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
11.   A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
12.   A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
13.   Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

14.   A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
15.   A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;
16.   A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
17.   Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.  If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions).  However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered.  The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
o   Ability to plan and conduct strategic communications and outreach for internal and external constituents and stakeholders to promote scientific and technical products and services, and programs
o   Skill in developing and implementing outreach communication plans and activities.
o   Skill in planning and implementing outreach activities and events.

Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.

NOTE: A Subject Matter Expert (SME) will participate in the evaluation process.

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Drug test required

No


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