About the Position: Serves as action officer in Media Relations Division, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA). Responsible for developing and disseminating public affairs positions and plans, responding to national and international media queries, and providing guidance to Army leaders and personnel on a broad spectrum of Public Affairs programs. Located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Develop media plans, media strategies and media events for assigned accounts in support of overall Army objectives. Research proposed responses to national and international news queries for assigned accounts in support of overall Army objectives. Furnish advice to Army staff proponents on the content, timing, appropriate audience, print and electronic media outlets, suitability and appropriate release timing and level for public release concerning assigned accounts. Maintain constant awareness of the status of Army activities that have potential public affairs impacts.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed 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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting program officials in the achievement of program objectives; making presentations to defend public affairs policy; presenting written ideas in original ways to obtain understanding among internal and external publics; assisting in responding to national and international media queries; and developing recommendations from a wide array of conflicting interests. This specialized experience is equivalent to the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communication CounselCommunications and MediaResearch 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).

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.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W1BZAA HQDA, OFC OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk