Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist.

Duties

Supervise the Public Affairs Office staff, plans and assigns work to subordinates, and determines work schedules and priorities.

Provide advice and assistance to the District Commander, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, and other staff elements on potential problems and effective responses on all matters relating to the public affairs program.

Develop key messages and talking points related to the District's missions and programs that integrate Division, Corps, Army, Department of Defense, and national policies.

Design communications strategies for internal and external audiences that incorporate key messages and input from leadership and subject‑matter experts.

Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Appointment to this position is subject to a one‑year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements described in 5 CFR Part 11.

A one‑year probation is required to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties unless previously completed.

Qualifications
Who May Apply

Current Civilian Employees of the Command

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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

Military Spouses, under Executive Order 13473

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

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

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

Priority Placement Program, DoD 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
One year of specialized experience which includes writing informational materials such as news releases, fact sheets, brochures, and speeches; preparing and conducting audio‑visual presentations; developing and maintaining effective communications with print and broadcast media representatives; developing web and strategic electronic‑communication products; and analyzing and evaluating the impact and effectiveness of program communication plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑12).

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Evaluation Areas

Oral Communication

Public Affairs Policies and Procedures

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‑12).

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.

This position requires a one‑year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

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

This is a Professional Services Career Field position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

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.

Eligibility & Benefits
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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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