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U.S. Census Bureau Strategic Communications Advisor in Suitland, Maryland
Summary This vacancy is for a Strategic Communications Advisor position in the Associate Director for Demographic Programs located at the U.S. Census Bureau HQ in Suitland, MD. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Strategic Communications Advisor, 1001-15, FPL GS-15, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Responsibilities Serves as a communications strategist and expert advisor to senior management and the staff in the Directorate. Provides advice and guidance on communication strategy development, execution, and measurement. Develops and implements a comprehensive and effective internal communication strategy and program. Ensures Demographic Directorate employees remain informed of mission, programs, priorities, decisions, and activities. Serves as a project coordinator for communication-related program initiatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Developing key messages; working with various communication tools; utilizing communication tools to deliver messages; creating and implementing communication strategies; working with senior management and stakeholders on communications-related activities; and developing and advising on strategies, policies, and implementation plans to maintain optimum organizational performance. Education: Education cannot be substituted at this grade level. 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. Education Additional Information If hired for this position with the Census Bureau, at its headquarters office located in Suitland, Maryland, you will be expected to temporarily telework to maximum extent while the headquarters building is being renovated. Once renovations are completed for your area, you will be notified when to return to the office. At that time, you will be expected to work from your duty station, and you may be eligible to telework, up to 8 days a pay period depending on your respective work schedule, with approval from your supervisor. Additionally, the following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VEOA (permanent positions) 30% or more disabled Persons with Disabilities CTAP ICTAP The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.