Public Affairs Specialist.

Duties

Maintains liaison with staff agencies and DoDEA organizational elements to ensure correct, current, and accurate portrayal of information is provided to meet objectives.

Evaluates the effectiveness of reach and products and specific issues to determine the most effective way to communicate DoDEA information and products.

Analyzes, develops criteria for, and evaluates policies and procedures affecting organizational project objectives; schedules integrated projects showing all dependencies, monitors, and tracks progress, prepares reports on progress and risks.

Designs, develops, conducts, and evaluates innovative means to advertise and market communications/information products.

Develop and implement project plans aimed at communicating education-centric themes, observances, celebrations, and DoDEA programs and initiatives.

Requirements

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.

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.

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
One year of specialized experience which includes: Planning, coordinating, directing, and monitoring communications and engagement efforts; Coordinating, directing, and monitoring communications, planning and project management using a project management information system; Collaborating with stakeholders and internal customers to formulate communications/outreach strategies for campaigns, programs or events/observances; Analyzing and evaluating communication operations, campaigns, or strategies to determine the effectiveness of planning and make recommendations for improvement. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service, GS‑11.

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

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

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the,

Reasonable Accommodation 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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