Correspondence Specialist

Open: July 23, 2026 —
Closes: July 29, 2026

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD. This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS--ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Correspondence Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
Develop and coordinate communications pertaining to difficult or sensitive issues that involve the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), regarding marine fisheries, regulations and ocean sciences. Ensure communication measures are consistent with legislative changes reflecting complex programs to an audience with opposing viewpoints. Resolve misunderstandings or conflicts between offices concerning correspondence, congressional reports, and other official agency materials for senior officials of the agency.

Conduct analysis of information to prepare written and electronic correspondence. Review documents for uniformity, logic, clarity of expression, and edit phrases conveying the meaning of program objectives. Recommend changes with authors, verifying that all references are pertinent to the subject and are up to date. Design and maintain guidance for correspondence procedures manual to monitor all action correspondence to ensure its timely execution.

Review and comment on proposed changes to correspondence policies and procedures. Maintain historical, current files and other reference materials for use by staff in ensuring continuity, quality and appropriateness.