Job Opportunity: Health Communications Specialist, National Institute of Health
Duties:
- Provides recommendations to the All of Us Research Program senior staff to formulate communications strategies to achieve the program’s goals.
- Initiates, develops and implements dynamic and proactive communications campaigns appropriate for intended audiences, with a focus on earned media strategies.
- Coordinates with multiple groups on regional and national levels to leverage and maximize communications resources.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of communications activities and tactics against stated objectives.
- Reviews materials prepared by program partners for accuracy, suitability, and adherence to program language conventions.
- Collect, summarize, and analyze data to assess participant reactions to campaign and advise on how to modify strategies accordingly. Critically evaluate existing program efforts and propose improvements.
- Serve as an advisor to program awardees and partners.
Responsibilities:
Conditions of Employment:
- U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Qualifications
A. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related.
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B. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: designing and writing a variety of health and science communications materials and products; responding to inquiries on complex and/or controversial issues, including media inquiries; AND collecting and analyzing data to evaluate effectiveness of communication strategies.
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C. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
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D. My experience and/or education do not match the choices above.
In order to qualify for the Health Communications Specialist position at the GS-12 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: developing and presenting a variety of health and science communications materials and products; responding to inquiries regarding complex and/or controversial issues, including media inquiries; modifying standard communication practices and approaches to increase awareness among a variety of audiences; collecting, summarizing, and analyzing data to assess effectiveness of communications strategies and advising campaign leads (or equivalent) to modify strategies; AND assisting in developing social marketing campaigns for mass communications.
In order to qualify for a Health Communications Specialist position at the GS-13 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: developing and executing a variety of health and science communications materials and products; responding to inquiries regarding complex and/or controversial issues, including media inquiries; modifying standard communication practices and approaches to increase awareness among a variety of audiences; evaluating and reporting on the overall the effectiveness communications campaigns or programs; AND providing recommendations to senior management regarding new social media strategies on communication and media activities.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12146071
Education
If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
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