Program Manager (Public Engagement) - INTERNAL TO AGENCY
What you'd do
This position provides support to the Director of Public Liaison in researching and developing strategies to promote greater visibility and enhance the Office of Public Liaison in DOT mission-driven activities.
Major duties
As the Program Manager (Public Engagement) you shall: Provide expert communications and interpersonal skills, principles, methods, practices, and techniques to accurately and effective present DOT views and principles. Perform as a DOT liaison with OST and other operating administrations for non-elected external stakeholders. Prepare reports and other materials for transmittal for senior staff. Identify opportunities and proposes actions and/or implements outreach tools. The Ideal Candidate: The Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Office of Public Liaison is seeking a specialist to research, develop and implement strategies that increase visibility and strengthen public engagement in support of Department of Transportation's mission-driven activities.
What you need to qualify
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience in developing and implementing agency-wide public engagement strategies to increase public awareness and understanding of Transportation policies, infrastructure and safety initiatives. Experience in serving as a principal advisor to senior leadership on public engagement, stakeholder relations, and strategic communications. Experience with planning, coordinating, and evaluating public meetings, listening sessions, town halls, open houses or webinars to gather stakeholder input. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Written and Oral Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Problem Solving (*) - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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