Summary This Communications Specialist is located in Office of the Assistant Director (OAD) within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO). The primary purpose of the position is to develop and implement a strategy in coordination with the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) to communicate information about the Directorate's support of research and education in the context of the overall mission of the National Science Foundation. Responsibilities As a Communications Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Work with the Assistant Director, Deputy Assistant Director, senior leadership of GEO, and OLPA to develop and implement strategic communications plans for internal and external communities as technical expert. Help GEO senior staff identify and conceptualize ideas and materials needed to ensure goals and science communication messages regarding GEO objectives and initiatives are conveyed to interested parties. Develop program plans and budgets for GEO science communications initiatives and ensures the broadest possible distribution of communications materials to supervisors, managers, employees, and the extramural scientific and technical community. Develop and execute strategies and processes to expand and refresh science communications products for dissemination through the GEO website and other venues, track status, and perform research as needed to keep the Assistant Director and senior leadership informed of progress, milestones, or activities warranting additional attention. Identify needs for public and internal briefings and develops the necessary materials, in coordination with OLPA, with a high level of execution and reviews the organization, length, branding, and tone of materials, edit documents to improve clarity, formatting, and grammar, and work with OLPA and internal design staff on design and graphics projects. Serve as a recognized technical authority within GEO OAD and develop relationships and partnerships with stakeholders as necessary to ensure a consistent message regarding GEO activities. Utilize state-of-the-art information technologies, web-based applications, and social media techniques and tools to disseminate information and communications on GEO programs and activities in coordination with OLPA. Oversee the GEO Internet home page for the directorate's strategies and goals relative to external communications and develops content for the website and distribution via social media and coordinates with OLPA on monitoring website and social media usage. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year trial/probationary period. Additional Requirements: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent. * Applicants do not need to seek their supervisor's approval to apply for this detail opportunity. However, supervisory approval is needed prior to making the detail effective. * Candidates selected for a detail will remain at his/her current grade and rate of pay. * This detail/temporary promotion is for a period of 120-days and may be extended up to one year. The temporary promotion can be made permanent without further competition at the discretion of the hiring office. The detail cannot be made permanent. * The detail/temporary promotion may be terminated at any time during this period. * Upon conclusion of the detail/temporary promotion, you will be returned to your former office and position/grade. You must meet eligibility & qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service developing, implementing, and managing integrated communication strategies and products to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research to a variety of audiences and stakeholders. Examples of specialized experience includes: developing communication strategies and products for an organization; writing and editing speeches, talking points, press releases, articles and other written communication materials concerning subjects related to science and engineering; leading organization's programs for public events, press conferences and other such appearances; providing authoritative advice to senior management for improving the delivery of program information to the public; and experience using the Internet, social media, and web pages to communicate information to the public, media and internal audience. Experience refers to paid/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/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level. Additional Information Relocation Expenses will not be paid. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.