About the Position: Serves as a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist with US Army Central Command (USARCENT) with a duty location of Shaw AFB, SC.

Duties

Plans, prepares, and implements command information and media/community relations programs supporting main headquarters activities. Advises the command staff on communication planning, policy formulation, and the most effective methods to educate, inform, and promote awareness, understanding, and support for USARCENT missions, programs, and activities. Serves as a first-line supervisor, responsible for supervising a staff of Civilian personnel by providing direction, guidance, and assignments. Researches, writes, and edits command information news releases and factsheets for distribution command-wide and through channels to higher headquarters.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Secret clearance required.
• Drug testing required.
• Up to 25% temporary duty travel required.
• This position has been designated as Key.
• One-year supervisory probation may be required if not already completed in accordance with 5 CFR criteria.
• One-year employee probation may be required if not already completed in accordance with 5 CFR criteria.
• Incumbent must successfully complete the Defense Information School (DINFOS), Public Affairs Qualification Course (PAQC) within one year of appointment to the position.

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 PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 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 1) developing communication strategies and plans to maintain public support; 2) editing and writing materials for specific audiences; 3) preparing command briefings and slides tailored to a variety of internal and external audiences; and 4) directing the development and execution of projects through the production of communication tools (i.e. print, visual, web-based, multimedia and video materials). This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower level (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaLeadershipOral CommunicationWritten 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 (GS-12).

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 DU-APF-WATG99 MAIN COMMAND POST, HQ, USA CENTRAL DO NOT MAIL Fort Jackson, SC 29207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk