This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will manage the public affairs program for the installation, and serve as the action officer for planning and execution of local media relations, engagement and outreach efforts. You will draft responses, speeches, or other written materials for internal and external audiences, and create videos, photos and graphics for use on web sites and social media platforms. You will coordinate strategic communications and public information for the installation. You will serve as senior on-scene public affairs representative or coordinator during emergency situations to provide information to local, national and international media. You will develop relationships with media representatives to ensure readiness of public affairs outlets.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Managing the public affairs program for an installation or program, and providing public affairs support to senior leadership; 2) Managing, providing professional guidance, reviews, and/or exercising technical direction in the areas of media relations, community engagement, and public information; 3) Advising on policies and/or procedures designed to stimulate good will and to foster good community relations; 4) Developing and/or coordinating special programs, events, ceremonies with stakeholder engagement and/or news coverage, often under tight deadlines; and 5) Advising directors and others directly involved with activity operations on handling problems related to the command's programs with potential media interest. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Supporting the public affairs program for an installation or program; 2) Writing articles and speeches for the commanding officer; 3) Preparing and publishing photos, videos and graphics using web site content management systems and social media tools; and 4) Coordinating special events, ceremonies and/or news coverage, often under tight deadlines. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of experience, education may be substituted at the following grade level:
GS-11:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree;

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree;

or

LL.M., if related.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL AIR WEAPONS STATION CHINA LAKE Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake COMNAVREGSW San Diego, CA 92132 US
• Name: Caitlin Ostomel
• Phone: 619-532-1436
• Email: [email protected]