Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of marketing concepts, principles, and methods.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Knowledge of social media and Web site principles and evaluation techniques.

Ability to plan and execute communications and information.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12:

Qualifying experience for the GS-12 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-11 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Using social media tools (social networking sites, video sharing sites, blogs and wikis) to promote a strong web presence for an organization, including utilizing video, audio, and digital imagery to support communications; managing the sourcing and production of online materials such as reports and articles for industry publications and online communities, and promotional copy to reach diverse audiences; coordinating development and/or production of publications covering a variety of subjects and targeted for a variety of audiences; and working as part of a team on projects that contained complicating elements requiring the adaptation of communication techniques and evaluation criteria for the measurement and improvement of communication program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.

Grade 13:

Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: developing communications policy guides for substantive mission oriented program areas; implementing strategies for promoting and publicizing new or substantially revamped programs and services, e.g., promoting innovative marketing strategies to extend the reach of traditional programs and publications; developing multimedia promotional material for national programs, including video presentations and web site page; and managing projects with complex program issues that contained complicating elements requiring the adaptation of communication techniques and evaluation criteria for the measurement and improvement of communication program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Communications Specialist, GS-0301-12/13

Announcement Number:	JP-20-028	Application Deadline:	03/12/2020
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	03/03/2020
Salary Range:	Min: 86335.0 - Max: 133465.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	Federal Employees
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

This position is located in the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Washington, DC. OVC's mission is to enhance the Nation's capacity to assist crime victims and to provide leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime. The OVC is one of five bureaus and four offices with grant-making authority within OJP, U.S. Department of Justice. The incumbent will oversee a variety of communications, contract, and outreach activities to disseminate OVC-related information to the field and will work with national, international, state, military, local and tribal victim assistance and criminal justice agencies to promote fundamental rights and comprehensive services for crime victims.
This position is located in the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Washington, DC. OVC's mission is to enhance the Nation's capacity to assist crime victims and to provide leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime. The OVC is one of five bureaus and four offices with grant-making authority within OJP, U.S. Department of Justice. The incumbent will oversee a variety of communications, contract, and outreach activities to disseminate OVC-related information to the field and will work with national, international, state, military, local and tribal victim assistance and criminal justice agencies to promote fundamental rights and comprehensive services for crime victims.

Duties:

Implements the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) communications program, including development, production, and dissemination of print and electronic media; the national information and reference support services provided through the National Criminal Justice Reference Service and related support contracts; coordination with OJP's Office of Communications on public affairs and media-related activities; and the preparation of information, resources, and materials to advance the communications goals of OVC.
Implements the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) communications program, including development, production, and dissemination of print and electronic media; the national information and reference support services provided through the National Criminal Justice Reference Service and related support contracts; coordination with OJP's Office of Communications on public affairs and media-related activities; and the preparation of information, resources, and materials to advance the communications goals of OVC.
Reviews and evaluates existing communication plans for disseminating information about changes in program emphasis or content for a wide variety of subjects related to OVC programs. Determines the most expeditious and appropriate avenues for disseminating information to the public and arranges for mass dissemination of information materials.
Reviews and evaluates existing communication plans for disseminating information about changes in program emphasis or content for a wide variety of subjects related to OVC programs. Determines the most expeditious and appropriate avenues for disseminating information to the public and arranges for mass dissemination of information materials.
Tracks, coordinates, oversees, and/or manages a publications program.
Tracks, coordinates, oversees, and/or manages a publications program.
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.
Plans and manages OVC's website and social media programs/Facebook/Twitter for the OVC Office, in conjunction with the Office of Communications. Takes initiative to move OVC communications, publications, and messages into online and social media. Serves as the proponent of web and social media within OVC, and holds responsibility for articulating website and social media plans across the organization and helping to lead their implementation.
Plans and manages OVC's website and social media programs/Facebook/Twitter for the OVC Office, in conjunction with the Office of Communications. Takes initiative to move OVC communications, publications, and messages into online and social media. Serves as the proponent of web and social media within OVC, and holds responsibility for articulating website and social media plans across the organization and helping to lead their implementation.