Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Communication office.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the United States Special Operations Command Communication Office (SOCO), ensuring that public affairs and strategic communication activity complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents HQ, USSOCOM and SOCO with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. At the direction of Director of Communication, oversees all media, public relations, and community relations programs for USSOCOM. In the absence of the Director, serves in all respects as the USSOCOM Director of Communication with full authority and responsibility; Along with the Director of Communication, serves as one of two official command spokespersons.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Employee may be required to work extended or other normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall
• Employee may be required to periodically be the 24 hour public affairs representative on-call to answer news media and other inquiries after hours
• In event of hostilities and/or deployment, may be the USSOCOM Public Affairs point of contact for news media representatives in a forward operating location
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance position has recurring access to classified information
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use...CONT'D
• by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
• This is a Supervisory Position. A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Public Affairs Series 1035. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Expert knowledge of all facets of public affairs and external relations including public affairs policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies set forth by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Military Services, Joint Staff, and DOD as they apply to representing a joint military organization and the component services for developing, coordinating, and implementing Public Affairs and public communication requirements and plans. Skill in dealing with civilian media organizations and their operations; with social media platforms and the best tactics, techniques, and procedures to optimize their use and reach of content for desired audiences; and in community relations activities and best practices designed to build support for the organization and its goals. Skill in identifying trends, opportunities, and challenges as they pertain to public affairs and attainment of a desired public image through the interpretation statistical data of media representation of events, organizations, and individuals as it relates to public opinion. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge of all facets of public affairs and external relations including public affairs policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies set forth by USSOCOM, Military Services, Joint Staff, and DOD as they apply to representing a joint military organization and the component services for developing, coordinating, and implementing Public Affairs and public communication requirements and plans. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 5. Skill in dealing with civilian media organizations and their operations; with social media platforms and the best tactics, techniques, and procedures to optimize their use and reach of content for desired audiences; and in community relations activities and best practices designed to build support for the organization and its goals. 6. Skill in identifying trends, opportunities, and challenges as they pertain to public affairs and attainment of a desired public image through the interpretation statistical data of media representation of events, organizations, and individuals as it relates to public opinion. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address SOCOM 7701 Tampa Point Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33621 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]