Digital Media Communications Specialist (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement • Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

Company

Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Location

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

Type

Full Time

Job Description

This is a U.S. Public Health Service position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS), IHSC Communications Unit (ICU). This is a non-supervisory position.

This position is only open to USPHS officers.
USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.

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Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation.
You must successfully pass a drug screen.
Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES:

Superior communication skills.
Flexibility to work independently, as well as in a team-centered environment.
Active listening skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Reading comprehension
Integrity and honesty.
Cultural competency.
Strong computer skills.
Strong multi-tasking skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This non-hazardous duty position requires sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 Hours].
Performing repeated bending motion.
Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
Phone use for extended periods of time.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Officer must possess a qualifying degree for the officer's category and an advanced degree (e.g., M.A. or M.S.) from an accredited institution plus a minimum of five years of professional experience relevant to the officer's category.
Officer must possess at least one year of digital communications experience, including
experience with graphic design software applications, such as Canva, Photoshop, or InDesign.
Knowledge of design best practices for SharePoint and websites.
Knowledge of consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text) presentations, and communication.
Knowledge of social media and marketing principles.
Experience in graphic and layout design to create fact sheets, magazines, infographics, and other communications products.

Additional information

Incumbent serves as a digital media communications specialist for IHSC Communications Unit, Strategic Communications Team. The Strategic Communications Team develops, facilitates, and oversees official strategic communications across multiple platforms with internal and external audiences; maintains IHSC websites; develops and administers the agency's SharePoint infrastructure; and analyzes the effectiveness of implemented communication strategies.

IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1,670 employees, including federal civil servants, U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) commissioned officers, and contract staff. IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to detained noncitizens at 18 detention facilities throughout the country. It manages the provision of off-site medical care for noncitizens housed in approximately 128 additional non-IHSC-staffed facilities. In Fiscal Year 2023, IHSC delivered health care to approximately 131,000 detained noncitizens from 180 different countries. IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground, and at sea.

IHSC's Communications Unit (ICU) oversees and facilitates official communications with internal and external audiences, maintains IHSC websites, and administers the agency's SharePoint infrastructure. ICU supports IHSC senior leadership and all IHSC units, offices, programs, and facilities. The unit coordinates agencywide workgroups, comprising representatives from headquarters and the field, to improve IHSC's overall communication environment and internal SharePoint capacity.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
Incumbent reports to the team leader, Strategic Communications Team, IHSC Communications Unit. The team leader, Strategic Communications Team, reviews products to ensure they meet guidance and specifications.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Date Posted

09/30/2024

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