Public Affairs Specialist

Summary This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be consider for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement # CERD243896726294 Please see 'Additional Information' section below for further details. Responsibilities You will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist developing and implementing the District's media relations, public information, command information program, and public involvement programs. Support strategic communications initiatives through facilitation of the Commander's Communication Synchronization program involving comprehensive communications research, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts with stakeholders. Analyze immediate and time-based public information, media relations, and community relations needs; and coordinate with internal customers and external partners to develop comprehensive communication plans. Manage exhibits program, including working with the Visual Information office to develop new exhibits, e.g., writing text, selecting photographs, and coordinating design. Write speeches and prepare audiovisual presentations and other briefing materials for District Engineers and senior command staff. Develop, write, and edit tailored informational materials designed to reach local, state, regional, and national audiences through social and traditional media, public outreach forums, and other community involvement methods. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Writing or editing information materials for target audiences through traditional or non-traditional media, such as news and feature articles, press releases, speeches, social media posts, advisories and scripts; (2) Writing or implementing communication plans or guidance that entail sections such as key messages, talking points and Q&As and; (3) Performing media relations activities, such as facilitating media interviews, pitching to the media, or working with subject matter experts to respond to media queries. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and Media Multimedia Technologies Oral Communication Strategic Thinking Written Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Public Affairs & Communications Media Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. A Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position subject to agency determination. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 months. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1year will need to apply to Announcement # CERD243896726294 at the following link:

Created: 2024-11-02