You will serve as a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in the U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY of NAVOBSERV.

Duties

You will disseminate information related to United States Naval Observatory (USNO) programs, objectives and mission. You will utilize word processing and desktop publishing software to develop news releases that effectively transmit highly technical information regarding scientific research and complex programs to the general public. You will assist library and collection management staff in maintaining the USNO’s historic instrument collection and compile and submit USNO’s annual Command Operations Reports to Naval History and Heritage Command. You will organize and assist in conducting scheduled or ad hoc special tours, relating in a clear manner the mission and functions of the USNO. You will plan and coordinate educational outreach programs to a broad public via the A7 World Wide Web and formulate new and innovative ways to reach the general public. You will arrange and coordinate the development of new displays and exhibits. You will have and apply knowledge of positional astronomy, time, and earth orientation. You will have and utilize detailed technical knowledge of astronomy, physics and astrophysics, including determination, maintenance and dissemination of time and Earth Orientation data.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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 planning, coordinating and executing assignments according to established plans, policies, and public programs. Experience planning, developing, writing and releasing information designed for national audiences through newspapers, radio, television and wire services to its corresponding news and information media outlets. Experience arranging photographic services, or taking necessary photographs for sponsored events, official visits, and special events supporting DOD and other U.S. Government entities. Experience serving as content manager and webmaster for public-facing website and social media presences. Experience using graphic arts and other computer programs to design presentations, posters, displays and other visual materials necessary for effective representations of command briefings. Experience and knowledge of interpreting and communicating highly technical information specific to astronomy, physics and astrophysics, including determination, maintenance and dissemination of time and Earth Orientation data. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

No educational substitution for this grade level

Contacts

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