Program Specialist - Outreach Coordinator

To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must meet the following requirement : SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes writing press releases, speeches and other promotional materials; building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, community partners and media outlets; evaluating and interpreting study findings; preparing oral / written reports and presentations; utilizing comprehensive knowledge of qualitative and / or quantitative methods for improvement of program effectiveness; conducting research and analyzing data on target audiences and campaign effectiveness; and developing and implementing communication strategies and public outreach campaigns. NOTE : Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position : Communications Communications and Media Integrity / Honesty Multimedia Technologies IMPORTANT : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start / end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. Physical Requirements : The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, e.g., walking, standing, carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases or driving or traveling by motor vehicle. The person in this position must have the ability to work within an environment of conflicting deadlines and shifting priorities. The person in this position may be required to work evenings and weekends, as well as perform infrequent overnight travel to meetings and conferences. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https : / / www.opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / classification-qualifications / general-schedule-qualification-standards / .