About the Position: Serves as a senior Public Affairs specialist responsible for researching, assembling, writing and disseminating sensitive, critical and complex information for both internal and external publics on a wide variety of subjects in support of the Army's mission. This position is located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Review and analyze programs and policies for their relationship to public opinion. Develop trends on controversial issues raised by the news media or public. Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal information, news media relations and community relations programs in achieving greater understanding of the Army's mission and programs. Analyze information needs of the public and of special interest and demographic groups and develops effective methods of meeting these needs. Assist in determining and carrying out the objectives of the Army public affairs programs. Develop public affairs plans for specific issues or projects, addressing the needs of the target audience, most appropriate communication techniques, and recommended approaches.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You may be expected to travel up to 10% for this position.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license.

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 WorkforceInteragency 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 education and/or 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 assisting in the preparation of public affairs communications plans for informing the public, and the media on agency priorities and objectives; producing written materials conveying complex information in clear concise language for dissemination through the news media or directly to various publics; assisting in the development of program recommendations from an analysis of public feedback through, news coverage and/or social media engagements; and preparing oral presentations and strategies to explain programs, projects or activities to both internal and external audiences. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailCommunications and MediaCustomer ServiceFlexibilityInfluencing/NegotiatingIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and EvaluatingReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork 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).

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 HT-APF-W1BZAA HQDA, OFC OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]