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Washington, DC, USA

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel – Occasional travel may be required for training or site visits. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED: Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes, Relocation MAY BE offered depending on funding. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Help • You must be a United States Citizen. • This employer participates in the e-Verify program. • See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements. • Resume, questions, and supporting documentation must be submitted online • You may be required to serve a one year probationary period OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Only experience obtained by the time of the closing date of the announcement will be considered. You can update your resume and application submission at any time during the opening period of this vacancy announcement. Telework availability is in accordance to agency policy and at supervisor's discretion. This position is covered under a bargaining unit. Student Loan Repayment MAY BE offered depending on funding. Recruitment Incentive MAY BE offered depending on funding. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-13 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-12, in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: • Experience in assisting in the development of and providing input for feature articles and speeches for senior management and monitoring daily media publications for key articles impacting Fossil Energy; respond to media and public requests for informational material on the nature of Fossil Energy policies or programs. • Demonstrated experience responding to media and public requests for informational material on an agency’s or company’s policies or programs or from specialized and general public on an agency’s or company’s activities, both orally and in writing. • Practiced in supporting efforts to convey information on research and development programs to improve the production and use of coal, petroleum and natural gas or similar fossil energy topics. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! • Knowledge of the principles, methods, practices and techniques of communication that enable the employee to function as the organization's technical authority on public affairs and fossil energy problems and issues. • Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public interest groups, trade organizations, individual companies, and other groups that help form public opinions about fossil energy technologies. • Skill in developing written materials to convey information about complex coal, petroleum and natural gas technologies to public having diverse levels of understanding about science and technology. • Skill in defining the relationship between advanced fossil fuel technologies and environmental and economic objectives to local, regional and national policymakers. GS-14 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-13, in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: • Experience developing and providing input for feature articles and speeches for senior management and monitoring daily media publications for key articles impacting Fossil Energy; respond to media and public requests for informational material on the nature of Fossil Energy policies or programs. • Demonstrated experience responding to media and public requests for informational material on an agency’s or company’s policies or programs or from specialized and general public on an agency’s or company’s activities, both orally and in writing. • Practiced in directing efforts to convey information on research and development programs to improve the production and use of coal, petroleum and natural gas or similar fossil energy topics. • Practiced in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and serving as liaison with specialized groups, including technical, financial, and industrial and energy trade organizations, to encourage collaborative partnerships and the use of technologies and products. • Experience in preparing and editing written materials for senior leadership to illustrate major programs, policies, and activities for dissemination to the general and specialized public through digital channels including agency’s social media channels. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! • Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, practices and techniques of communication that enable the employee to function as the organization's technical authority on public affairs and fossil energy problems and issues. • Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public interest groups, trade organizations, individual companies, and other groups that help form public opinions about fossil energy technologies. • Advanced Skill in developing written materials to convey information about complex coal, petroleum and natural gas technologies to public having diverse levels of understanding about science and technology. • Skills in defining the relationship between advanced fossil fuel technologies and environmental and economic objectives to local, regional and national policymakers. • Ability to respond orally to questions about the purpose and content of the federal Fossil Energy program and its performance, to logically explain the portfolio of technologies being pursued and the program’s priorities and goals to concerned public. "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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade. The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. • If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. • Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. • All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.EEO Policy: https: help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https: help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement Veterans Information: https: help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http: www.sss.gov/ Read more You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to place you into an initial quality category via OPM's Category Rating procedures. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to ensure you have been placed into the appropriate quality category. Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (when applicable), and training as described in your resume and applicant assessment. Your credentials are measured against the established duties of the position at the grade level(s) being advertised. The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified", although they may differ slightly based on individual agency policy. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. If you are a Veteran Preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. 

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