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The Communications and Liaison Office at the Headquarters of the Large and Mid-Size Business division within the U.S. Treasury Department (IRS) is looking to fill a position for a Public Affairs Specialist (GS-1035-09). This office develops and executes innovative communications, public affairs and marketing functions, including creative projects with studio broadcasting, public affairs, multimedia and DVD development, satellite broadcasting, web streaming, blogging, podcasting, and professional quality marketing products, website administration for internal and external audiences.
This position is being offered under an excepted service hiring authority called the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP). This is a unique full time (40 hrs/week) 2 year paid intern/developmental position, leading to a full time permanent position after successful completion of the training period. A customized training plan based on the selected individual's background and experience will be provided to enable him/her to successfully perform the tasks of the position.
Position Description/Qualifications:
This is a fast-paced, exciting and challenging position, requiring a proactive person with web and new media experience including video production, blogging, podcasting. Experience working in Articulate a plus. The selected candidate will have ample opportunity to use his/her creativity while growing skills, knowledge and experience in communications / public affairs.
In order to meet the qualifications for grade 9 candidate must have either a Masters Degree in related field or undergraduate degree (Mass Communications, Public Affairs, or Marketing) with 1-year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 Level required.
This position has 3 principle duties:
Writing/Producing multi-media products for internal and external communications. This includes developing online tools, as well as teaming with our television studios, film crews, producers/directors, tape editors, etc. Projects will also involve multimedia/DVD development, video streaming, podcasting, blogs, surveys, and other areas of innovative communications techniques.
Developing communications/public relations plans to facilitate change among the workforce and in institutional practices.
Performing communications related duties, including designing marketing campaigns, newsletters, covering specific events, conducting interviews, writing articles, creating press releases, and web work.
Organization/Location:
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Large and Mid-Size Business Division of the IRS
Office of Communications & Liaison
801 9th Street NW
Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro stop
Salary: $50,408.00 per year
Career Progression possible:
Year 1 - GS-9
Year 2 - GS-11
How to Apply: Deadline to apply July 2, 2009.
Send all applications to:
Via E-Mail:
LMSB.FCIP.QUES@IRS.GOV
Please place in the subject line: your last name followed by your first name and "C & L Intern"
or
Via Fax: Attn.: Colleen Fox
215-516-1070
Please place in the subject line: your last name followed by your first name and "C & L Intern"
Applications must contain the following:
-Resume
-Transcripts (can be unofficial, but official transcripts required if selected)
- Completed FCIP questionnaire
In addition, please send a copy of your application to your local recruiter, Shannon.Dickerson@irs.gov or fax (202) 283-0142.
