About the Position: Serves as a strategic Public Affairs (PA) Planner responsible for developing and executing PA programs and campaigns that leverage all available communications conduits, and emerging technologies to most effectively communicate the Army story to diverse audiences and centers of influence. Position is located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Use automated research capabilities in evaluating effectiveness of strategic communications initiatives. Coordinate information programs for sensitive issues that must be brought quickly to the attention of key audiences. Plan public communication campaigns in support of major organizational missions. Write and edit strategic communication products that directly support organizational priorities and engagements. Ensure strategic communication and public affairs initiatives provide a comprehensive view of Army priorities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee may occasionally be required to work non-traditional hours, work weekends and holidays, or perform shift work.
• Assigned shifts could be a variation of 8 hours and may include nights and weekends. Night work hours must generally be performed between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• One year trial period may be required.

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 Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible 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 conducting communication research to synchronize communication efforts; analyzing trends in public opinion to determine organizational needs; planning and/or developing communication campaigns in support of missions; and developing master messages regarding organizational positions and rationale. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaPlanning and EvaluatingResearch 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

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
• Email: [email protected]