Total 24 PR / Media / Communications job vacancies in Keyport, Washington

• Plans, establishes and implements workflow methods, makes recommendations on current practices and procedures, and advises subordinates on the implementation of new and improved procedures.
• Assess the needs of subordinates' access to automated data systems, i.e., Oracle, PROBE and WebTA.
• Conducts walk-thru’s of all work areas, during the course of an eight-hour shift at a minimum
• Provides contract oversight as the Contract Officer Representative (COR) or through the assigned COR
• Establishes work flow and methods, overall goals, and standards to meet and support the mission of GPO.

As an Information Technology Specialist (SYSADMIN), you will:

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for new enterprise wide infrastructure deployments in the Microsoft Windows infrastructure including Active Directory, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Physical and Virtual Servers, HyperVisors, networking, data management (backup/restore) and Storage Area Networks.
• Design and develop prototypes, evaluate new infrastructure systems, and plans and develop the deployment approach for the system integration, operation, and management of large scale implementations of high-level and/or wide-spread systems that constitute new enterprise-class systems.
• Coordinate and perform the design and implementation of new IT systems and expansions or modifications to existing systems, including the implementation of various system configurations.
• Work closely with the project management team and track the status of IT system design projects through the planning, development, modification, maintenance, and evaluation phases of the project.
• Ensure proper configuration and operation of component systems and the overall IT architecture.

As an Information Technology Specialist (SYSADMIN), you will:

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for new enterprise wide infrastructure deployments in the Microsoft Windows infrastructure including Active Directory, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Physical and Virtual Servers, HyperVisors, networking, data management (backup/restore) and Storage Area Networks.
• Design and develop prototypes, evaluate new infrastructure systems, and plans and develop the deployment approach for the system integration, operation, and management of large scale implementations of high-level and/or wide-spread systems that constitute new enterprise-class systems.
• Coordinate and perform the design and implementation of new IT systems and expansions or modifications to existing systems, including the implementation of various system configurations.
• Work closely with the project management team and track the status of IT system design projects through the planning, development, modification, maintenance, and evaluation phases of the project.
• Ensure proper configuration and operation of component systems and the overall IT architecture.

As a Supervisory Accountant (Manager, Internal Review Division), you will:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the functions and activities of Senior Systems Accountants, and Systems Accountants in directing and managing a wide range of activities designed to assess the adequacy of the BEP's systems of internal control.
• Establish goals, objectives, and plans for the Division staff, determine priorities, plan the work to be carried out and ascertains resources needed for the accomplishment of the work.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive accountability internal review program for all securities manufactured and stored in the Washington, DC Facility.
• Carry out all other responsibilities typical of first and second level supervisors in the Bureau, including those related to the implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program, measurement of contractor performance, identification of developmental and training needs, assurance of equity of performance standards and rating techniques and recommendation of classifications, promotions, and awards.

As a Supervisory Accountant (Manager, Internal Review Division), you will:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the functions and activities of Senior Systems Accountants, and Systems Accountants in directing and managing a wide range of activities designed to assess the adequacy of the BEP's systems of internal control.
• Establish goals, objectives, and plans for the Division staff, determine priorities, plan the work to be carried out and ascertains resources needed for the accomplishment of the work.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive accountability internal review program for all securities manufactured and stored in the Washington, DC Facility.
• Carry out all other responsibilities typical of first and second level supervisors in the Bureau, including those related to the implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program, measurement of contractor performance, identification of developmental and training needs, assurance of equity of performance standards and rating techniques and recommendation of classifications, promotions, and awards.

As a Supervisory International Broadcaster (Khmer), you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates consummate leadership ability with an emphasis on building large teams and managing them.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, prepare schedules for completion of work, and assign work.
• Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank.
• Evaluates subordinate supervisors and serves as the reviewing official on evaluations of nonsupervisory employee rated by subordinate supervisors.

As an Inventory Currency Controller, you will:
- Maintain an adequate supply of replacement inventory for damaged notes.
- Record transactions in the BEP designated electronic system of record.
- Assist in reconciling discrepancies discovered during the count of mutilated stock.
- Responsible for acquiring QA samples from submitted mutts in line with quality procedures.
- Verify accumulated units of cancelled and counted stock, checking each against accompanying identification.

As a Financial Compliance Manager (Chief, Office of Compliance), you will:

• Direct and monitor the Bureau's internal control, product accountability, and internal quality audit program to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded from loss, misuse, or misappropriation, and to ensure conformance with the Bureau's quality management system.
• Oversee the planning and conducting of independent reviews of Bureau organizations, programs, systems and activities to assess the adequacy of and to improve internal controls and compliance with internal and external control-related requirements.
• Provide monthly and other periodic reports to executive level management in the Bureau regarding outstanding corrective actions and controls reviews.
• Serve as a member, Ex Officio, on the Bureau's executive level Internal Control Policy Committee (ICPC) and advise ICPC regarding internal control and audit related issues.
• Perform such human resources functions as interviewing staff, resolving employee complaints, effecting disciplinary measures, initiating personnel actions and training, developing staff (e-performance and workforce analysis), and supporting affirmative action programs that are typical of Office Chief positions in BEP.

The Office of Strategic Communication is responsible for using communication to help the agency meet its mission and business goals. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Plans and leads a comprehensive and integrated public affairs program across the Office of Strategic Communication and agency service lines and offices that advance agency programs, goals, priorities or public policy initiatives, including developing standards operating
procedures as well as communication policy and procedures for handling sensitive information.

Advises management on the public affairs impact of proposed changes to agency programs, policies, and operations, including ensuring leadership has critical information with which to respond to urgent issues and ensuring enterprise staff and partners are aware of
information and the supporting rationale to respond to issues.

Supervises and oversees the research, writing, editing, and production of plans, products, public affairs materials and information (e.g., newsletters, press releases, news articles for publication in newspapers or periodicals, internal communications, explanatory materials,
etc.) about GSA activities and mission which build mutual understanding between the GSA and with partners, communities, and national and international organizations.

Leads a comprehensive program for capacity building and technical assistance in public affairs for constituencies which includes the use of generally accepted practices for communication and issues management, based upon current research, and serving as an expert advisor regarding the translation of key issues and strategies and promotion of key topics to targeted publics and constituencies.

Participates in directing, coordinating, and supervising of various staff through the supervision of the division by advising, guiding, and working closely with branch chiefs in the planning and accomplishment of assigned programs.

• Plan, conduct, and complete Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards audits that are of high quality, accurate, relevant to customers, and conform to OIG policies, legal requirements and within the prescribed timeframes.
• Advise and assist the Supervisory Auditor in developing and recommending audit and other oversight policies, procedures and innovative approaches based on technical expertise and operating experience.
• Plan, organize, and conduct research on complex issues that involve major area of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation to identify appropriate solutions
• Present results of audit reviews and influence the approval and implementation of OIG recommendations.
• Ensure survey and audit plans describe clearly defined audit objectives, background information, data collection, sampling and analytical techniques, and procedure steps.

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Assists with planning and coordination of agency sponsored events including contracting, budget, and operations plans.
• Assists with managing events, coordinating tasks and responsibilities of staff, volunteers, partners, and contractors.
• Employs a high level of customer service while interacting with all agency divisions, agency partners, stakeholders, and other local, state, and federal organizations.
• Assists with special requests, ceremonies, and briefings at the request of the Supervisor.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officers Representative Level I Certification.

As a Supply Chain Management Officer, you will:

• Serve as an expert in supply chain management and consult with office chiefs, executives, suppliers, and customers who are involved with and affected by long-range objectives in the production of U.S. Currency.
• Develop and lead the start-up and institutionalization of an organization-wide integrated order management system including demand management, materials management, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Integrate and coordinate all advanced supply chain planning and execution, ensuring the organization efficiently and effectively uses designated Bureau IT systems (e.g. Oracle's Advanced Supply Chain Planning) and other additional applications for scheduling and production in accordance with industry best practices for manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management.
• Monitor progress toward meeting the supply and logistics plan and identify the cause and impact of delays or other problems.
• Conduct complex studies of existing facilities, equipment, and inventory requirements to determine the effectiveness of the supply chain and provide Bureau-wide recommendations to lead change in support of operational efficiencies, improve supply and inventory management functions, reduce costs, and streamline processes to support lean manufacturing and other major initiatives.

As a Supply Chain Management Officer, you will:

• Serve as an expert in supply chain management and consult with office chiefs, executives, suppliers, and customers who are involved with and affected by long-range objectives in the production of U.S. Currency.
• Develop and lead the start-up and institutionalization of an organization-wide integrated order management system including demand management, materials management, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Integrate and coordinate all advanced supply chain planning and execution, ensuring the organization efficiently and effectively uses designated Bureau IT systems (e.g. Oracle's Advanced Supply Chain Planning) and other additional applications for scheduling and production in accordance with industry best practices for manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain management.
• Monitor progress toward meeting the supply and logistics plan and identify the cause and impact of delays or other problems.
• Conduct complex studies of existing facilities, equipment, and inventory requirements to determine the effectiveness of the supply chain and provide Bureau-wide recommendations to lead change in support of operational efficiencies, improve supply and inventory management functions, reduce costs, and streamline processes to support lean manufacturing and other major initiatives.

• You will apply knowledge of layout and design principles to format manuscript text and incorporate photos, illustrations, and other graphics to produce final digital files for the designer.
• You will ensure that the subject is presented clearly, thoroughly, and convincingly; in a manner appropriate to the intended audience; and in a format appropriate to the intended medium or publication in which the product will appear.
• You will work closely with authors or other content providers, discussing recommended changes in subject-matter treatment, obtaining information for revisions, and reconciling differences of opinion.
• You will maintain contact with authors and other content providers throughout the editing and production process, and evaluates their inputs at each phase to determine if the requirements of the previous phase were met.
• You will exercise tact and persuasion in convincing individuals to accept presentations that are not fully in accord with their perceptions or that represent opposing viewpoints as well as their own.
• You will evaluate the quality of imagery provided and makes final selections based on quality, appropriateness to the format of the final product, and value-added elements for the reader.

Under the supervision of the OCIO Communications Officer, the incumbent works to prepare and edit written materials to support internal and external communication efforts for the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at the Library of Congress.  These materials include, but are not limited to, articles, fact sheets, talking points, speeches, blogs, emails, PowerPoint presentations, graphics, brochures, and website copy.

Serves as the central researcher, writer, editor, proofreader, and production coordinator for the OCIO Weekly Byte newsletter, and other weekly, monthly, and annual deliverables. 

Serves as a technical authority in the production of written publications and other products. Develops and accurately synthesizes final copy based on material submitted by subject matter experts from across the agency. Reviews work of others for editorial quality, consistency, and compliance with established style, format, and content. Ensures that the language used is appropriate for the stated audience level and that necessary background information is provided so the viewer or reader will be able to understand new or difficult ideas and concepts.

Works collaboratively with OCIO senior management and other Library staff to improve OCIO internal and external communication, support service unit wide communication forums (all hand's meetings, weekly management meetings, etc.) and maintain an online repository of all communication materials.

Works with program leads to establish communications strategies, as requested, for programs.  Provides editorial support as necessary to OCIO staff, and as requested, to senior Library officials external to OCIO. Contributes to problem solving methods and techniques, distribute and balancing workload, and tasks, and make adjustments to accomplish assignments in a timely manner.