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| Number range CHAPTER**VACANCY     | **Announcement No.: 2007-02**     |
| ANNOUNCEMENT**                    |                                   |
|                                   | **Issue Date: 02-08-07**          |
| **FEDERAL MARITIME**              |                                   |
|                                   | **Closing Date: 03-16-07\***      |
| **COMMISSION**                    |                                   |
|                                   | **Area of Consideration: Status   |
|                                   | Applicants\*\***                  |
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|                                   | **(Local Commuting Area)**        |
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**POSITION: Information Management Specialist, GS-301-12/13**

**ORGANIZATION LOCATION: Office of the Secretary**

**PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-13**

> **GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: 800 North Capitol Street, N.W.**

**Washington, DC 20573-0001**

> **SALARY RANGE: GS-12: \$66,767 - \$86,801 Per Annum**

**GS-13: \$79,397 - \$103,220 Per Annum**

**(Locality Pay Area for Washington, DC)**

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> **\*FIRST CONSIDERATION DATE FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FRIDAY, MARCH 2,
> 2007. APPLICATIONS [RECEIVED]{.underline} BY THIS DATE WILL RECEIVE
> FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR THE POSITION. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER
> MARCH 2, 2007 MAY BE CONSIDERED.**
>
> **\*\*CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO STATUS CANDIDATES (RESIDING IN
> THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA) AND TO INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR
> NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT, E.G., INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
> ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER SCHEDULE A, DISABLED VETERANS RATED AT
> 30% OR MORE. VETERANS WHO ARE PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES OR WHO HAVE BEEN
> SEPARATED FROM THE ARMED FORCES UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS AFTER 3
> YEARS OR MORE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS ACTIVE SERVICE MAY APPLY
> UNDER THE VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT.**
>
> **APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE BASIS OF EXPERIENCE AND THE
> QUALITY RANKING FACTORS DESCRIBED BELOW. THEREFORE, IT IS CRITICAL
> THAT ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING EXPERIENCE PERTINENT TO THESE FACTORS
> BE ADDRESSED IN THE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS
> VACANCY. APPLICANT MUST SHOW CLEARLY THE EXTENT TO WHICH HE/SHE
> POSSESSES THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES DESCRIBED BELOW.**
>
> **[DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES]{.underline}:** The position is that of
> Information Management Specialist in the Office of the Secretary.
> Under direction and supervision of Secretary or Assistant Secretary,
> the primary responsibility of the incumbent is to manage and operate
> the Commission=s websites. The incumbent is responsible for publishing
> and managing information on the Commission=s World Wide and Internal
> websites and, as appropriate, coordinating web publishing requirements
> with the Commission=s website hosting contractor, the Commission=s
> Office of Information Technology and Office/Bureau web
> representatives. The incumbent develops and ensures adherence to
> website publishing standards and performs a variety of professional
> assignments in support of the Commission=s website including the
> communication needs of Commission components and target audiences.
> Develops and compiles statistics, and drafts narrative submissions for
> periodic reports (e.g., Annual Report to Congress, Agency Strategic
> Plan, OMB/Congressional Budget Reports, Regulatory Agenda submissions,
> Commission Notices, etc.). Serves as office representative for User
> Fee Rule updates. Processes and drafts written responses for FOIA
> requests. Under direction and supervision of Secretary or Assistant
> Secretary, participates in the formulation and implementation of
> agency-wide outreach program. Acts as Office representative
> coordinating agency-wide outreach initiatives. Works with other
> Commission components to develop recommendations and monitor budgetary
> needs for agency-wide outreach. Incumbent also provides office
> management support for the Secretary and Assistant Secretary as
> needed, including providing backup to support staff in their absence
> or when office workload or specific assignments require additional
> staff.
>
> **[DUTY STATION]{.underline}**: Washington, D.C.
>
> **[QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}**: All applicants are
> required to meet the qualification requirements listed in the Office
> of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual for Qualification
> Standards for General Schedule Positions (which is available for
> review in any Federal Personnel Office or online at www.opm.gov).
> Those requirements are summarized below:
>
> **[GS-12]{.underline}:** All applicants must possess 52 weeks of
> specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.
>
> **[GS-13]{.underline}**: All applicants must possess 52 weeks of
> specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.
>
> Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related
> to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has
> equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and
> abilities to successfully perform the duties of that position.
>
> **[QUALITY RANKING FACTORS]{.underline}:** Applicants who meet the
> qualification requirements described above will be further evaluated
> by determining the extent to which their education, work experience or
> related training, awards and performance appraisals indicate they
> possess or have the potential to acquire the following knowledge,
> skills, and abilities. **THESE QUALITY RANKING FACTORS SHOULD BE
> ADDRESSED IN ORDER TO BE GIVEN APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS
> ANNOUNCEMENT.**
>
> 1\. Demonstrated skill with technologies, trends, applications, and
> developments relating to Internet, Intranet, or Extranet website
> development, including experience evaluating, maintaining, designing,
> or redesigning websites.
>
> 2\. Demonstrated skill in applying principles of website design and
> usability to present information in effective ways that increases
> understanding and interest of target audiences with varying levels of
> knowledge of an organization's program, policies, and resources.
>
> 3\. Knowledge of HTML coding and editing and experience producing or
> editing documents /reports created with common office software (Word,
> Excel, WordPerfect, Adobe, etc.) that may be published on websites.
>
> 4\. Demonstrated ability working independently to define and analyze
> problems or issues, find creative solutions, and exercise effective
> project management.
>
> 5\. Demonstrated ability working as a team member or team leader so
> that effective working relationships are established and maintained,
> and workable, responsive products are produced (including experience
> with public relations or outreach programs or initiatives).
>
> 6\. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing on
> technical and non-technical issues.

**[HOW TO APPLY]{.underline}**: All applicants should furnish the
following **(FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS OR INFORMATION MAY
RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THE POSITION)**:

1\. A current, [complete]{.underline} application, e.g., an Optional
Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), a resume, or any
other application in written format (required);

[The following information must be contained in your
application]{.underline}:

a\. announcement number, title, and grade(s) - please indicate lowest
grade acceptable

b\. full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers

c\. social security number

d\. country of citizenship

e\. Forms DD-214 and/or SF-15 as appropriate (proof of veterans=
preference)

f\. highest Federal civilian grade held (give job series and dates held)

g\. education level:

> \(1\) High school (name, city, state, and date of diploma or GED)
>
> \(2\) Colleges or Universities (name, city, state, major field of
> study, and type and year of any degree received - if no degree(s),
> show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter
> hours)

h\. work experience (give the job title, duties, employer=s name and
address, supervisor=s name and phone number, starting and ending dates,
hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your current
supervisor)

i\. job-related training courses (title and year)

j\. job-related skills (e.g., other language skills, computer software
/hardware skills)

k\. job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g.,
publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, public
speaking, etc.);

2.  A copy of the most recent performance appraisal and performance plan
    (elements and standards for achievement) if not indicated clearly on
    the annual performance appraisal (required of current Federal
    employees);

    3\. A copy of the last or latest SF-50, ANotification of Personnel
    Action,@ (required of all current Federal employees and of
    candidates applying on the basis of their reinstatement
    eligibility); and

    4\. Supplemental narrative statement addressing the quality ranking
    factors (desirable, either on the application or on an attachment).

**[OTHER INFORMATION]{.underline}**:

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

All status applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements.

If selected, applicants must complete an OF-306, ADeclaration for
Federal Employment.@ Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of
an offer of employment. Selectee also will be required to provide
documentation that establishes his/her identity and employment
eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986 (Public Law 99-103, dated November 6, 1986).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition
Assistance Plan (CTAP) eligibles must be well-qualified for the position
in order to receive special selection priority. To be considered
well-qualified, candidates must meet all eligibility and qualifications
requirements and must meet the fully successful level using the
established rating criteria. Documentary evidence, e.g.,
Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Notice, Certification of Expected Separation,
SF-50 documenting separation by RIF, or a letter from OPM or your agency
documenting your priority consideration status MUST accompany your
application in order to receive special selection priority.

Displaced District of Columbia Government, Department of Corrections
employees will be eligible for priority consideration and competitive
appointment (Public Law 105-274). Eligible candidates are not restricted
by geographic location or grade level in jobs for which they apply.
Documentary evidence is the same as above.

Applications must be received or postmarked\* no later than the closing
date of the announcement and should be sent to the Office of Human
Resources, Room 924, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20573.

1\. Applications can be e-mailed to: humanresources@fmc.gov. All
e-mailed applications must be sent as an **[attachment]{.underline}** in
MS Word or WordPerfect format. Applications included in the body of the
e-mail or in other formats will [NOT]{.underline} be considered.
Applications submitted electronically should be received in our agency
e-mail system by the closing date of the announcement. Additional
application materials may be faxed to the agency at the number shown
below by the closing date of the announcement.

2\. Applications can be faxed to the FMC at: 202 -523-7842.

3\. Applications can be sent to the FMC via a private delivery service
such as UPS, FedEx, etc.

\*PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to use the USPS to mail your application,
your postmarked application must be received in our Office no later than
a week following the closing date in order to be considered. No
exceptions will be made to this requirement.

Applications submitted become the property of the Federal Maritime
Commission and will not be returned. For further information regarding
this announcement contact Mary McPherson on (202) 523-5773 or by e-mail
at humanresources@fmc.gov. [NOTE]{.underline}: The filing of job
applications is a personal matter, not official government business.
Such personal mail is, therefore, subject to payment of postage by the
employee. Applications received in official postage-paid or government
franked envelopes will not be acknowledged or considered.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Human
Resources on (202) 523-5773. The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case-basis.

**ALL ACTIONS WILL BE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, OR
LABOR ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION OR NONAFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, RACE,
COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, NONDISQUALIFYING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL
DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR ANY OTHER FACTOR WHICH IS NOT JOB
RELATED.**