About the Position: Located in the Department of Special Assistants, Public Affairs and Strategic communications. It is located in an office setting but will require engagement with staff and attendance at various organizational meetings and functions, includes walking to various offices throughout the MTF. Parking at WRNMMC is very limited and is primarily first come, first serve. The use of commuting alternatives is highly recommended. Telework situational in accordance with agency policy.

Duties

Serve as the Director of Communications/Public Affairs and as Special Assistant to the director of a major Military Medical Center. Expert advisor on Strategic Communications (SC) and Public Affairs (PA) initiatives on issues pertaining to media and community relations; communications; risk and crisis management; advocacy, outreach/ internal relations; plans and analysis. Serve as a spokesperson for the medical center, responds directly to media inquiries, advises senior leadership of areas of public/media interests, and recommends veterans proposed media responses before public release. Draft and review speeches, presentations, and videos for the medical center leadership for internal and external events. Liaison with international visitors, private groups, high-level officials of the DoD, flag officers, foreign embassies, international dignitaries, the Secretary of the Army, and other national and local representatives Direct and manage a staff of approximately 15 civilian administrative, public affairs and marketing personnel. Oversee the budget development and obligation of funds for the Office of Command Communications. Host regular meetings to engage team members and discuss communication/public affairs goals/mission, and current issues. Establish rapport with staff to focus on communication, objectives, motivation, cohesiveness, and trust and flexibility. Provide continuous feedback to employees regarding performance expectations and any noted deficiency and achievements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• 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.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on an "on call" basis, necessary to meet mission requirements.

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. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current 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 ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing complex public affairs duties to include: directing command public affairs initiatives; coordinating and implementing public affairs communications, plans, policies and procedures; preparing/presenting speeches and briefings; writing and disseminating articles; identifying and resolving a variety of complex public affairs issues and/or problems; and providing advice and guidance to senior leadership on all public affairs issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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: Communications and MediaInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipOrganizational AwarenessPublic Affairs Policies and Procedures 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-12).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DDAAFF DHA NCR MKT-WR NATL MIL MED CTR DO NOT MAIL Bethesda, MD 20889 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk