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Architect of the Capitol

Senior Communications Specialist, GS-0301-13/14

Announcement Number:	PPM-2011-102	Application Deadline:	06/24/2011
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	05/26/2011
Salary Range:	Min: 89033.0 - Max: 136771.0	Location Notes:	Washington, D.C.
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	Unrestricted
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	0
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

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LOCATION: Architect of the Capitol, Planning and Project Management, Project Management Division. THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.

To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case).

ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT OR IMAGE FILES TO YOUR AVUE JOB APPLICATION. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL, OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our employment center Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., located at 441 2nd & D Streets, Southwest, Washington D.C., Room 178 for technical assistance in entering your application on the computer. You may call 202-226-7000 for directions.

This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status that would allow an employee to move to another agency without going through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) competitive hiring process.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans? PREFERENCE IS APPLIED ON THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veteran?s Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable.

ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.
LOCATION: Architect of the Capitol, Planning and Project Management, Project Management Division. THIS POSITION IS BEING FILLED THROUGH AN ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM. To apply, go to www.aoc.gov or http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/aoc/applicant.html (Be sure URL is typed in all lower case). ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS MUST BE ATTACHED AS TEXT OR IMAGE FILES TO YOUR AVUE JOB APPLICATION. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL, OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our employment center Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., located at 441 2nd & D Streets, Southwest, Washington D.C., Room 178 for technical assistance in entering your application on the computer. You may call 202-226-7000 for directions. This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status that would allow an employee to move to another agency without going through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) competitive hiring process. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans? PREFERENCE IS APPLIED ON THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veteran?s Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.

Duties:

The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, and executing communications strategies supporting the construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities serving the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court. The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Project Management Division. This Division is responsible for executing high visibility construction and repair projects for the Capitol, congressional office buildings, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and supporting infrastructure. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating with the AOCs Congressional and External Relations in the development of public information, internal communication, congressional relations, press relations, and community affairs associated with complex, multi-year, and multi-million dollar facilities projects. Responsibilities will include assessing the informational needs of both internal and external audiences; developing and implementing strategies and tactics to advance the programs of AOC Planning and Project Management; disseminating information about these programs; responding to requests and maintaining positive relations with stakeholders; and working with numerous congressional and governmental organizations. To accomplish these duties, the incumbent will oversee support contractors and work in a matrixed environment, drawing support from other personnel and offices in the AOC. This position may require flexible work hours including weekends, evenings and on call as necessary. Experience leading communications relating to large, complex, multi-year facilities projects with large corporations or governmental agencies is desired.

Performs duties in support of the information, internal communications, and liaison activities for an organizational program. Acts as liaison with persons or groups within and/or outside of the organization to disseminate information about program requirements.
The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, and executing communications strategies supporting the construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities serving the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court. The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Project Management Division. This Division is responsible for executing high visibility construction and repair projects for the Capitol, congressional office buildings, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and supporting infrastructure. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating with the AOCs Congressional and External Relations in the development of public information, internal communication, congressional relations, press relations, and community affairs associated with complex, multi-year, and multi-million dollar facilities projects. Responsibilities will include assessing the informational needs of both internal and external audiences; developing and implementing strategies and tactics to advance the programs of AOC Planning and Project Management; disseminating information about these programs; responding to requests and maintaining positive relations with stakeholders; and working with numerous congressional and governmental organizations. To accomplish these duties, the incumbent will oversee support contractors and work in a matrixed environment, drawing support from other personnel and offices in the AOC. This position may require flexible work hours including weekends, evenings and on call as necessary. Experience leading communications relating to large, complex, multi-year facilities projects with large corporations or governmental agencies is desired. Performs duties in support of the information, internal communications, and liaison activities for an organizational program. Acts as liaison with persons or groups within and/or outside of the organization to disseminate information about program requirements.
Establishes and maintains relationships with the general public, the news and information media, key officials, agency stakeholders, industry representatives, and/or community groups in order to communicate and disseminate program information which results in an understanding of the agency's mission and activities.
Establishes and maintains relationships with the general public, the news and information media, key officials, agency stakeholders, industry representatives, and/or community groups in order to communicate and disseminate program information which results in an understanding of the agency's mission and activities.