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Typical work assignments include but are not limited to:

• Provides support for CISA internal and external web communications activities performs analysis for content posted on the CISA Intranet and and works in a close relationship with OCEAO on the production of content for both internal and external needs.
• Performs high-level writing and editing assignments for the creation of internal and external communication products to include speeches web content newsletters leadership messaging and talking points for Agency events mission and in support of the workforce.
• Supports the External Affairs subdivision to develop talking points to support CISAs external communications needs.
• Assists OCEAO in designing developing implementing and supporting communication efforts for both internal and external products that support Agency events mission and in support of the workforce.

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment if required.
• Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• DHS uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check a review of financial issues as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather protests and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws rules and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752 as applicable).
• This position requires a pre-employment drug test. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

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. Your resume must describe your work and experience in your own words.

To be considered minimally qualified for this position you must demonstrate that you have the required experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

You qualify at the GS-13 grade level if you have:
EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties:

• Developing clear concise and accurate written products that explain complex policies programs or research findings for diverse internal and external audiences.
• Displaying strong command of language grammar style and plain language principles with the ability to edit for organization tone accuracy and overall effectiveness.
• Experience in revising and improving written products that articulate interpret and explain highly complex potentially controversial and important agencies policies programs and findings.