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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: CDC-12-05 POSITION TITLE: Communications Director

POSITION GRADE: ES-04 to ES-05 SALARY RANGE: $46,350 - $75,000

OPENING DATE: April 30, 2012 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

FIRST SCREENING DATE: Upon Receipt TOUR OF DUTY: 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) OFFICE: Councilmember Marion Barry Ward 8

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Excepted Service DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: At Will

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

Open to the General Public

LOCATION: John A. Wilson Building1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20004

This position is NOT in a collective bargaining unit.

DUTIES IN BRIEF:

Writes, manages or directs a staff in the writing and dissemination of press releases, Newsletters and otherpublications that provide information about the activities, legislative initiatives, special events or otherissues impacting citizens in the District.

Develops a process and mechanism for the receipt of information from citizens, customers, media, groupsor organizations.

Coordinates with the Director of Constituent Services or Constituent Services Coordinators communityoutreach meetings.

Designs and develops a communication plan.

Monitors and manages the communication plan and assures stakeholders, customers employees andothers interested receive updates, changes and other communication associated with the plan. Assures the monitoring and updating to inquiries from the community via the website, telephone lines,

emails, written correspondence and other mechanisms.

Coordinates the responses to these inquiries with the appropriate staff member.Assures the monitoring of hits to the Councilmembers website, recommends expanding site components andadvertises the Internet Site in Councilmember press releases, newsletters and other appropriate publications.

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QUALIFICATIONS: The successful incumbent of this position will possess at least a bachelors degree in

communications, media relations, journalism or other related field of study that exhibits a proficiency in

Communications, Public Affairs or Public Information. Experience, as a manager may be required if

supervising subordinates is a part of the requirements of the position. Education and experience must exhibit

both breadth and depth and demonstrate the possession of the organizational skills and competencies.

DOMICILE REQUIREMENT: An appointee to the Excepted Service is required to be domiciled in the District ofColumbia at the time of his or her appointment, or become a domiciliary of the District of Columbia within 180 days ofappointment, and shall maintain such domicile during the period of appointment. (D.C. Official Code 1-609.06(a) and1-610.59; and 6 DCMR B 305.)

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individualselected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, inwriting, not later than five (5) days after conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug statueoccurring in the workplace.

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must submit a DC 2000 (DC Government Employment Application). Resume may

be attached. Applications will not be returned. APPLICANTS WILL ONLY BE NOTIFIED IF AN INTERVIEW ISGRANTED. Note: It is imperative that all information on the DC 2000, resume and supporting documents beboth accurate and truthful and subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds fordisqualification for this position.

Email: jobs@dccouncil.us

Fax: 202-724-8168

Mail: Council of the District of ColumbiaHuman Resources Division1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite G3Washington, DC 20004

CLOSING STATEMENT: Applicants will only be notified if an interview is granted.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia government is an equal opportunity employer.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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with 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, gender identityor expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, 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 theAct. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

JOB PROFILE NO. PER-08-12

OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE MADE ONLY BY THE COUNCILS HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISIONCouncil of the District of Columbia

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