About the Position: About the Position: This position is located with the U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) This position is being filled as an Strategic Communications Officer DJ-4 (GS-13/14). This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

The Strategic Communications Officer (SCO) position is in the Executive Office, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), US Army Corps of Engineers. Plays a key role in leading, shaping and executing communication strategies for a world-class research and development laboratory. Oversees both internal and external communication initiatives to enhance the lab's visibility and reputation and regularly communicates on behalf of the CERL Director and Deputy Director. Serves as the lead developer and expert advisor and analyst for communications on a wide range of subjects related to organizational practices and key leader engagements. Creates and manages internal communication plans and delivers communication products, including newsletters, intranet, and town hall meetings. Produces communication and marketing products to include video, printed materials, digital media and messaging with specialized electronic media and other communication vehicles. Works closely with researchers, program managers, and lab management to prepare, research, analyze, and edit graphics and presentations and ensures consistent messaging. Develops and synthesizes materials for senior lab leadership’s use in outreach opportunities, increasing the understanding of CERL and ERDC missions. Requires a high level of interaction within CERL and with the ERDC Corporate Communications Office (COO), Public Affairs Office (PAO), Office of Research and Technology Transfer (ORTT), Corps of Engineers leadership, private industry, and academia. Serves as the lab’s Knowledge Management Representative (KMR) to ERDC and USACE

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: Possessing experience in strategic communications, preferably in a research and development or academic environment; Developing communications products in print, video, and digital media; Executing excellent written and verbal communication skills; Using strong leadership and team management abilities This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DJ-03 (GS-12). Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, or a related field. Examples of communication products This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DJ-04 (equivalent to GS-13/14). In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 or equivalent (fully successful rating) for promotion consideration.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk