About the Position: Serves as Liaison Specialist and Unit Public Affairs Representative in the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) under the general supervision and direction of the SRU Deputy to the Commander. Responsible for planning, evaluating, developing, coordinating and personally overseeing all aspects of the liaison program for the SRU. Candidate with experience in public affairs is preferred.

Duties

Primary staff advisor on all liaison matters to the Commander, his/her staff, and geographically dispersed command elements. Works with Medical Readiness Command’s (MRC) Public Affairs Office (PAO), Naval Support Activity Bethesda’s PAO, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) PAO. Plans, directs, and assists the arrangement, coordination, and execution of liaison services, programs, and events for the SRU and other tenant activities. Determines attendees in accordance with the Commander's guidance, proper procedure and mailing of invitations, design and production of event programs, billeting arrangements, and transportation requirements. This position also includes working with public affairs at other locations throughout the National Capital Region and other Military Service Agencies.

Requirements

• see Additional Information section for more requirements.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.

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 WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary 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 executes protocol support to include proper etiquette and military customs and courtesies for distinguished visitors (Senior Government Civilians, General and Flag Officers or foreign delegations) to coordinate and deliver ceremonies, social functions, or receptions held in honor of distinguished visitors AND to ensure appropriateness of all elements of planned function considering the status, cultural and religious backgrounds of the attendees This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Candidate with experience in public affairs is preferred. This includes experience with public affairs as a collateral responsibility. Public affairs responsibilities include basic photography, occasional video recording, maintaining official social media accounts, applying DoD public affairs policy and principles, and working with media outlets to tell the stories of Soldiers in Recovery and their families. 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: Administration and ManagementAttention to DetailOral 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-11). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AS-APF-W6RBAA-WARRIOR TRANSITION BRIGADE DO NOT MAIL FORT BELVOIR, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk