About the Position: This position is located at Department of Defense Education Activity Headquarters, Office of the Chief of Staff Communications Division, Communications Operations Branch in Alexandria, VA This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. .

Duties

As the primary liaison for social media information on the Web, ensures that information is releasable within the guidelines of the Department of Defense regulations and policy and maintains operational security. Maintains liaison and provides advice to DoDEA on new/social media engagement opportunities as well as coordination as appropriate with other government agencies. Evaluates social media analytics to recommend changes in approach for digital communications. Develops internal and external social media communications plans, including content for social media. Ensures that products reflect the views, positions, and policies of DoDEA and the Department of Defense. Develops comprehensive social media strategies that support DoDEA’s communications efforts and advance messaging for major policy and program announcements, and understanding of DoDEA’s program and priorities. Execute an international Social Media outreach campaign to support DoDEA operations worldwide in an effort to promote understanding of the mission and scope of DoDEA, connecting geographically dispersed parent community, student body, and workforce.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.

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. Current Competitive Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian EmployeeCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-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 EligibleVeterans 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. Specialized experience for the GS-13 One year of specialized experience which includes: Develop, Plan, conduct, and coordinate the organization's Social Media Program; Design and execute Organization's Social Media Policy that provides the framework to inform and educate general and specialized audiences; Maintain working relationships with members for developing New Media/Social Media networks and outlets; Analyze and evaluate social media effectiveness to recommend changes in approach for digital communications; Keep organization leadership informed; Educate and train colleagues on how to use available tools. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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 CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13: 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 DoDEA Headquarters 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk