You will serve as a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in the U.S. Naval Observatory of NAVOBSERV.

Duties

You will plan, coordinate and execute, according to established plans and policies, the public programs and projects of U.S. Naval Observatory. You will disseminate information relating to U.S. Naval Observatory programs, objectives and mission. You will plan and coordinate an educational outreach program to a broader public via the A7 World Wide Web and formulate new and innovative ways to reach the public. You will identify the issues affecting various audiences; match the most effective communication technique with those audiences; and develop effective strategies for transmitting that information.

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.

Qualifications

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: Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing, according to established plans and policies, public programs, and projects. Experience planning, developing, writing, and releasing information to appropriate news and media through newspapers, radio, television, and wire service. Experience arranging for photographic services, or taking the necessary photographs for sponsored events, official visits, and special events. Experience in graphic arts, using computer programs to design presentations, posters, displays and other visual materials necessary for effective representations of command briefings. 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=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Contacts

• Address NAVOBSERV 3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20392-5420 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]