We’re Hiring! Join our Web Communications Division as a GS7/9 Web Content Specialist

Join our Web Communications Division at USDA as a GS7/9 Web Content Specialist! Announcement is open through Thursday, April 28.

Our Web team manages the USDA.gov website and oversees/coordinates the Department’s social media presence. It’s an exciting time at USDA as we’re soon launching a redesigned website and will be taking our web communications to the next level. Great position to begin and extend your federal civil service!

Public Announcement: http://go.usa.gov/TZ6

Merit Promotion Announcement: http://go.usa.gov/TZt

Core Competencies:

1. Skill in basic programming, scripting languages and Internet protocols, such as HTML, XML, PHP or Java, in order to draft, manage and modify website content.
2. Knowledge of working with content management systems, text editors or blog publication tools to prepare and create basic code and content for website publication.
3. Ability to manage the quality of web postings to ensure compliance with Agency policies, messages, and standard design (look and feel), including Federal accessibility requirements under Section 508.
4. Ability to communicate with customers in order to gather information, coordinate activities, relate information and complete web activities.