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Summary This position is located in the Multi-Language Team, Division of Communications Support (DCS), Office of Public Inquiries and Communications Support (OPICS), Office of Communications (OCOMM). As a specialist, the incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and marketing the agency's public information policies, programs, and activities designed to improve the level of knowledge and understanding among people who have limited English proficiency (LEP). Responsibilities Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the agency's overall external communications and PI/PA activities. Conducts English/Spanish translations and reviews. Helps to develop and write public information materials covering basic and complex program areas designed to reach Spanish speaking people through various media. Evaluates the effectiveness of public information products intended for communities with LEP. Recommends revisions and improvements to better serve the population with LEP. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this GS-12 position, the applicant must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience must include: Translating and writing in Spanish to or for the public and evaluating public affairs programs in order to develop recommendations. NOTE: Your resume must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as they relate to this position. Your resume and supporting documents must specifically address the evaluation criteria for the position. Describe duties you perform (not just knowledge, skills and abilities) as they relate to the specialized experience required for this position. Be clear, accurate and specific when describing your experience; e.g., list all positions separately, include full start and stop dates for each position, your work schedule (number of hours per week), your grade (if your position is federal) and a comprehensive description of the relevant duties you performed in each position. This information is instrumental in determining the highest quality candidates to be referred to the Selecting Official. Please submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. If your application materials do not demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and/or education needed for this position, your application will be ineligible for consideration. Note: Candidates invited for an interview will be required to demonstrate their fluency in Spanish. Information on this series can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/public-affairs-series-1035/ Education Additional Information THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION. THE SELECTEE WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO WOODLAWN, MD. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This is a bargaining unit position represented by AFGE. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. OTHER NOTES: This position is NOT virtual or eligible for outstationing. This position may be eligible for telework. Selectee(s) of this position must be able to report to the official duty station within 2 hours, if requested by the delegated approving official to do so. Additional testing or assessments may be required during the selection process. Relocation expenses will not be paid. You may attend the Social Security Administration's Open House via MS Teams on June 17, 2024 at 10:00AM CST/11:00AM EST until 11:00AM CST/12:00PM EST at the following link: https://msteams.link/6I32 MS Teams may be downloaded at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app