Public Affairs Spec (Social Media).

Responsibilities

As the primary liaison for social media information on the Web, ensures that information is releasable within the guidelines of the Department of War regulations and policy and maintains operational security.

Maintains liaison and provides advice to DoWEA on new/social media engagement opportunities as well as coordination as appropriate with other government agencies.

Evaluates social media analytics to recommend changes in approach for digital communications.

Develops internal and external social media communications plans, including content for social media. Ensures that products reflect the views, positions, and policies of DoWEA and the Department of Defense.

Develops comprehensive social media strategies that support DoWEA’s communications efforts and advance messaging for major policy and program announcements, and understanding of DoWEA’s program and priorities.

Execute an international Social Media outreach campaign to support DoWEA operations worldwide in an effort to promote understanding of the mission and scope of DoWEA, connecting geographically dispersed parent community, student body, and workforce.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

One year trial or probationary period may be required.

Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.

This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.

Who May Apply

Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee

Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee

Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

Non-Department of War (DoW) Transfer

Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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.

Specialized Experience for the GS-12
One year of specialized experience which includes:

Assisting with the management of targeted outreach campaigns through writing, production, and posting of content on social networking digital media to facilitate public understanding of the agency's work;

Coordinates with the organization web team, graphics staff, video team, and/or infographic/animation specialist to develop content, use of photos and videos, structure and organization;

Builds and maintains knowledge of current trends and technologies to evaluate the results of social media programs;

Responds to information requests, comments, and feedback from new/social media outlets.

Specialized Experience for the GS-13
One year of specialized experience which includes:

Develop, Plan, conduct, and coordinate the organization's Social Media Program;

Design and execute Organization's Social Media Policy that provides the framework to inform and educate general and specialized audiences;

Maintain working relationships with members for developing New Media/Social Media networks and outlets;

Analyze and evaluate social media effectiveness to recommend changes in approach for digital communications;

Keep organization leadership informed;

Educate and train colleagues on how to use available tools.

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.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Flexibility

Influencing/Negotiating

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Learning

Reading Comprehension

Reasoning

Self-Management

Stress Tolerance

Teamwork

Time in Grade Requirement
For GS-12: 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).

For GS-13: 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-12).

Additional Information

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Position is being filled at the GS-12 target GS-13 level. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-13 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.

Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-13 level. If not selected at the full performance level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.

As a Military Spouse Preference eligible, you must be determined best qualified at the full performance level to receive preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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