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1 Job Title:Director, Communications Staff Agency:Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Job Announcement Number:D12-OCLA LES SALARY RANGE: $123, to $155, / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, August 30, 2012 to Thursday, September 13, 2012 SERIES & GRADE: POSITION INFORMATION: PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15 DUTY LOCATIONS: GS Full Time - Permanent United States Citizens WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: 1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC, DC United StatesView Map JOB SUMMARY: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is composed of a highly motivated and diverse team dedicated to the agency's mission - to eradicate employment discrimination. Come join us and make a difference. As the Director, Communications Staff, you will be responsible for advising and assisting the Director, Communications and Legislative Affairs, in the development, administration, coordination, and execution of the plans, policies, and procedures for carrying out EEOC's communication program activities. You will serve as a key communicator of Commission policies and programs. You will be responsible for promoting the interest in and increasing public knowledge and understanding of EEOC programs. You will develop and carry out a comprehensive communications program. KEY REQUIREMENTS U.S. Citizenship Relevant experience (See Qualifications below) Males born after 12/31/59 must register with the Selective Service Travel may be required DUTIES: Develops Commission communication plans Prepares Commission responses to media inquiries affecting EEOC, to include providing

2 administrative management and control of inquiries Responds to inquires and advises reporters of Commission policies and programs Serves as a liaison for external and internal communications and issues pertaining to EEOC Tracks communications activities Researches and analyzes communications and media developments Provides guidance to agency officials and staff on media relations Acts as an intergovernmental liaison with Executive branch agencies Provides developmental, managerial, and professional expertise and advice on all communications and media matters Participates in office strategic planning Maintains contacts for the purpose of communicating Commission policies and programs to members of the media, officials of other federal departments and agencies, Members of Congress, White House Staff, and the general public Advises and updates the Director on communications implications of proposed or existing policies Anticipates forthcoming media activities and coverage in the context of potential impact on EEOC Represents the Commission to the media and the public, articulating Commission positions on matters of mutual concern Speaks for the Director on EEOC policies, programs, and events Reviews communications programs throughout the EEOC to ensure continuing effectiveness Continuously evaluates communications programs; recommends and implements changes based upon analysis of findings Provide administrative and technical supervision of staff members QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: You must demonstrate in your resume and responses to questions, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as providing administrative management, supervision, coordination, professional direction, and financial control of an organization's communications activities. This includes the following: representing an organization to the media, Federal and State agencies and organizations, and members of Congress; researching and analyzing communications developments; participating in media driven events; and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization's communications program refined over time.

3 COMPETENCIES: Ability to lead, plan, direct, coordinate, and guide communications programs/projects, and implement policy and program decisions/directives. Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships. Ability to plan, organize and allocate budgetary and human resources to support a complex organization s policies and programs. Ability to research and analyze communications developments. Ability to manage subordinate employees. Skill in developing and presenting written and oral materials to convey information concerning complex and sensitive programs and functions to audiences having diverse levels of understanding of programs and activities. Skill in effectively representing policies, programs, and position on issues to the media and general public. Skill in applying sound methodologies to the research, tracking, and analysis of media issues. Skill in evaluating effectiveness of communication program, analyzing public feedback, and developing recommendations to improve and enhance the communication s program. Ability to establish effective relations with high level officials (U.S. Congress, State government, public and private interest groups and media). -- This is a non-bargaining unit position. -- The EEOC will not pay travel or relocation expenses. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's web site at Please Review Evaluation HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: We will review and evaluate your résumé and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your résumé and supporting documentation to assess the quality, depth and complexity of your accomplishments, experience and education as they relate to the competencies listed above. Depending on the results of our evaluation, you will be placed in one

4 of three categories; (1) Best Qualified, (2) Well Qualified, or (3) Qualified. Those placed in the Best Qualified category will most likely be forwarded to the selecting official. You should be aware that all of your submissions and responses are subject to evaluation and verification. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you. BENEFITS: OPM offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at OTHER INFORMATION: You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year. You may be required to travel and you may be required to apply for a government travel card. A background investigation is required and continued employment is contingent on completion of that process to determine suitability for federal employment. EEO Policy Statement: Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: Veterans Information: Legal and Regulatory Guidance: HOW TO APPLY: THIS POSITION IS ALSO BEING ANNOUNCED CONCURRENTLY WITH MERIT PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT # M12-OCLA LES. You must submit an application package that includes an assessment questionnaire, résumé, and any applicable supporting documentation.

5 To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, go to: and use Vacancy Identification Number [738101]. You must submit a complete application package by 12 midnight Eastern Standard/Daylight Savings Time on the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide all required documents will result in you not being considered for employment. Recommended Method for Submitting Your Materials: Scan/upload your résumé and all required documents. Faxing of documents should be avoided and used only as a last resort. However, if this is the only method available, click on the link below to obtain the special application cover page: The fax number is Make sure that you include the 8-character vacancy identification number ( GK738101), your name and SSN in the blocks provided or we will not be able to associate you résumé with the rest of your application. Résumés/Applications and supporting documentation will NOT be accepted by mail. Should you need assistance please contact the individual identified in this announcement at least 2 days prior to the closing date. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled Schedule A eligibles (Note: for additional information for those with disabilities, see the website, You must provide supporting documents in order to receive consideration. If you are interested in being considered under this special authority, please fax your complete application package to the EEOC at , Attn: Disabilities Program Manager. The EEOC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the EEOC s Disability Program Manager by at DisabilityProgramManager@eeoc.gov or by telephone at (202) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Special Employment Consideration:

6 Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, and returning Peace Corps volunteer are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for a non-competitive appointment. For further information click here If you are eligible and would like to be considered for one of these noncompetitive appointments, please indicate the type of appointment you are seeking on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown above. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Résumé showing relevant experience Veterans Preference documentation: (DD-214, Veterans Administration letter and SF- 15 if claiming 10 point preference, DD-214 if claiming 5-point preference. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) allows eligible veterans to apply for position under merit promotion procedures. Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (See Transition Assistance Plan on OPM s website) You must submit a complete application package by 12 mid-night Eastern Standard/Daylight Savings Time on the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide all required documents will result in you not being considered for employment. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Lacy E. Strader Phone: (202) LACY.STRADER@EEOC.GOV Agency Information: HR Office 131 M Street NE Washington, DC USA WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. Agency Information:

7 HR Office 131 M Street NE Washington, DC USA Questions about this job: Lacy E. Strader Phone: (202) LACY.STRADER@EEOC.GOV Job Announcement Number: D12-OCLA LES Control Number: