General Job Information

Job Summary

The position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of Unemployment Compensation (OUC). This position is established to review and analyze facts in relation to all aspects of the Office of Unemployment Compensation including but not limited to the unemployment insurance programs including traditional unemployment benefits, Short-Time Compensation, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develops communication plans, including such factors as specific topics or aspects to emphasize the most effective media to utilize in communicating with target audiences, etc. Identifies, summarizes and analyzes public comments submitted to the organization. Prepares articles for publication, and other informational materials and strategies for communicating activities to support the total management efforts. Develops informational materials, such as news releases, fact sheets, feature stories, and background statements. Advises management on the possible public and media reactions to organization actions, as well as the information needs of the general public and various specialized groups. Advises top level staff on all controversial or sensitive correspondence, and works with staff to ensure that communications distributed comply with governmental regulations and procedures. Writes articles and speeches for organizational official(s) to specialized publics; prepares and publishes organization publications in keeping all internal personnel informed of programs, activities, and career information. Writes public involvement plans for informing and involving the public on issue of local, state and federal significance, as appropriate.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with media representatives in disseminating information, or answering inquiries about the organization's operations or activities. Arranges and conducts workshops, seminars, and meetings with various other organizations in stimulating participation in its own organizational activities; and in identifying their concerns. Advises and assists the supervisor with implementing system(s) to track and address pertinent complaints, concerns and/or issues raised. Updates organization web-site, brochures, fact sheets, and other organization publications. Develops communications strategies with short-term and long-term goals, and plans for achieving such goals. Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of communication plans and advises management if efforts should be discontinued, emphasis changed or coverage area expanded, or otherwise modified.

Qualifications and Education

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-11 grade level in the District of Columbia government service obtained from the public or private sector. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to communications experience, or work history that includes communications, marketing or public relations agency experience that includes web content management; strong copywriting and editing experience with the ability to work with staff and teams to develop communications plans for program or project promotion required.

A bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field and skills in dealing effectively with a variety of individuals and groups including news media, state and local government officials and staff, the federal government, and various businesses and community organizations are preferred.

Licensures, Certifications, and other requirements

None

Work Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm

Operating Status: In-Person reporting, flexible and limited telework options available upon position eligibility and operational needs.

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service -Term, NTE 13-Month

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1035-12

Salary: $80,784- $103,333; Based on qualifications and funding

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

Residency Preference: Applicants claiming "Residency Preference" will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.