About the Position: You will serve as the principal staff advisor to the Garrison Commander and staff principals on all matters involving public affairs issues and the creation of communication policy. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating and directing public affairs support for all organizations on the installation.

Duties

You will plan a total coordinated information program, identifying and analyzing communication needs, concerns and attitudes of various publics as they relate to programs, policies and activities of the community and its higher headquarters. You will serve as the sole official spokesperson and primary contact for local and national media that require immediate responsiveness. You will respond to media queries, prepare and review information for dissemination to various public entities for security, propriety and accuracy to Army policy, and assist representatives in obtaining information relating to the garrison. You will oversee internal information programs through the garrison digital newspaper, as applicable, the garrison website and other internal communication media and forums. You will provide community relations advice and counsel to installation garrison commander, deputy garrison commander and applicable staff agencies and principles in order to best position the installation in view of the public.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• Position requires travel for business up to 15% of the time.

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) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 developing and distributing an organization's programs and activities information via digital platforms; developing public affairs guidance and policies; and researching and recommending methods to best disseminate/communicate information utilizing various social media websites. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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: Communications and MediaDecision MakingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Awareness 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EW-APF-W3RBAA US ARMY GARRISON HAWAII DO NOT MAIL Fort Shafter, HI 96858 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk