About the Position: Serves as Public Affairs Specialist for the Operations Division, Recreation Program of the Mobile District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) reporting to the Chief of Public Affairs and Media Relations.

Duties

Maintains knowledge of a full range of communication channels, methods, and techniques including print/broadcast media, social media, presentations, and other products/avenues that convey information. Coordinates distribution of public affairs products through communications channels to include digital platforms and social media. Facilitates engagements with media outlets, elected officials, stakeholder groups and other audiences. Conducts advanced media training with other sections and offices within the district. Provides advice and counsel on strategic communication matters to leaders and other district staff. Provides advice and technical guidance to Rangers, and other staff on modes of interaction with various publics. Responds to queries from reporters, customers, and the public. Prepares public affairs products to promote understanding of district programs, projects, goals, objectives, and policies that involve complex issues and messages. Implements resource management actions that promote public awareness of biodiversity and native species. Responds to queries from media organizations, stakeholders, and the public in a timely fashion, researching information and staffing response as needed in accordance with office policy.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed 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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service: 1) Taking photographs, producing video and audio content for an organization; 2), Writing and disseminating organizational information for media press releases or feature stories; 3) Establishing relationships with local stakeholder groups and government agencies to gain interest and cooperation in an organization's programs; 4) Coordinate interviews or other media events with staff; AND ) 5) Delivering presentations or briefings directly to the public highlighting conservation efforts, local flora and fauna, wildlife, and water safety. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communication CounselCommunications and MediaProject Management 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-09).

Contacts

• Address RL-W07404 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk