Salary

$143,856.00 - $185,265.00 Annually

Location

Washington, DC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25-AD-EO-0001

Department

Executive Office

Opening Date

12/19/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Details

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES: DS-1035  
POSITION GRADE: DS-15  
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: January 6, 2025
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None  
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY: Executive Office             
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Executive Office. The External Relations Officer (Officer) is a member of OCFO’s senior executive team and oversees OCFO corporate communications and governmental relations. The Officer promotes the OCFO’s mission and strategic goals through federal and regional government stakeholder engagement, media relations, and public-facing content development and dissemination. Duties include but are not limited to: leading the development and on-going management of strategic relationships with Federal Executive Branch, Congressional, and regional government stakeholders in furtherance of the OCFO’s mission and the District’s financial posture; managing relationships with the press and other media outlets including securing high-level media opportunities; creating key messaging for OCFO related to the District’s financial affairs and the operations of OCFO; coordinating OCFO responses  to media inquiries; serving as the primary spokesperson for OCFO to both written and broadcast media and other public forums; coordinating and directing the development of testimony, speechwriting, press releases, statements, and other public comments on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer; overseeing development of agency-wide communications and engagement plans to support and enhance the agency’s reputation and mitigate risk; and overseeing OCFO’s website and multimedia content strategy, development, and maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) years of progressive work experience performing related duties and responsibilities such as: developing and managing strategic intergovernmental relations with federal agencies, Congress, or state legislatures; crafting and managing complex messaging and public-facing content; developing and implementing strategic communications plans to support an organization’s mission and goals; speechwriting and preparing official documents such as press releases, reports, and public statements; and developing and implementing public affairs initiatives and the use of digital communication tools, including websites and multimedia content strategies. The incumbent must possess: advanced oral and written communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, concise, and persuasive messages for a variety of audiences, including government officials, the media, and the public. Experience supporting public sector entities, trade associations, or consulting firms assisting public agency clients is required.

In addition – Applicant must have a bachelor's degree earned at an accredited US institution in a related field such as liberal arts, journalism, communications, public relations, or public administration. Ideally, the candidate will have an advanced degree in one of these subjects as well, although relevant experience with a complex public entity may substitute for an advanced degree. Applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies a bachelor's degree to be considered. If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential course by course evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Specialized Experience

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Additional Information

COVID-19 VACCINATION: 

 

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19. 

 
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT:
 
Employment with the OCFO is at will.  However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.
 
EEO STATEMENT: 
 
The OCFO 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.
 
HOW TO APPLY: 

All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at cfo.dc.gov. (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.
NOTE:  It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification.  Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination.
 
JOB OFFERS:
 
Official job offers are made only by the OCFO’s Office of Human Resources. 
 
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
 
Sedentary 
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
 
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.  
 
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE:  
 
An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form, DC 2000RP (Download PDF reader), and uploading and attaching it to their employment application. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) submit a claim form at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application.  This preference is only granted upon initial appointment.
 
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:  
 
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. 
 
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS:
 
Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation conducted by the OCFO.  For most positions, the investigation is conducted after commencement of duty, at which time you will be provided background and release of information forms to complete.  For more information, see the Employment Opportunities section at the OCFO website (www.cfo.dc.gov).  Certain highly sensitive positions however warrant completion of the OCFO background investigation prior to commencement of duty.  You will be informed if this is required.
 
Applicant understands that a false statement on any part of your application, including materials submitted with the application, may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work (D.C. Official Code, section 1-616.51 et seq.) (2001).  The applicant understands that making a false statement on the application or on materials submitted with the application is punishable by criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code, section 22-2405 et seq. (2001).
 
SALARY REDUCTION OF REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: 
 
An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under any District government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment as a reemployed annuitant.
 
VETERANS PREFERENCE: 
 
Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof with the application.

WORKING CONDITION:

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