About the Position: This position is assigned to U.S. Army Human Resources Command (USAHRC) Public Affairs Office. The purpose of the work is to plan, develop, coordinate, and assist with the execution of various public affairs communication strategies and programs supporting the Command's diverse Public Information and Media Relations campaigns, Command Information efforts and personnel-related initiatives.

Duties

Perform content review of Army web pages. Advisor to senior leaders on communication planning. Plan communication initiatives to increase support for Army mission and operations. Plan communication initiatives to increase support for Army mission and operations. Conduct social media activities to enhance communication awareness and transparency. Coordinate community relations and engagement events and activities. Compose command information products for distribution to global audience.

Requirements

• 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 two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Temporary Duty Travel at 10% at a 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)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-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 education and/or 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. GS-12 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as: Work that involves planning communication strategies in a public affairs program; develop and disseminate informational materials to employees, the news media and the general public; develop content for websites and social media platforms. 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: Attention to DetailCommunications and MediaCustomer ServiceFlexibilityInfluencing/NegotiatingIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningOral CommunicationReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkWritten 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.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address DM-APF-W6ED01 HUMAN RESOURCES CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk