Director of Communication and External Affairs

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Developing communication strategies and serving as an authority on organizational matters; Planning, coordinating, and implementing communication program activities involving highly technical functions related to federal programs of nationwide significance and impact; Analyzing, developing, and modifying a range of informational materials (e.g., presentations, responses to public or media inquiries, and Congressional testimony) designed to reach specific audiences most effectively. “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated “well-qualified”, which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is part of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER), Department of Energy. As a Director of Communication and External Affairs, you will serve as the Director of Communication and External Affairs for CESER and functions as the link between CESERs Director/Principal Deputy Director, CESER staff, and program offices across DOE to implement Administration and Departmental priorities.