This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will serve as the senior editor for all Army News Branch content, including articles and any written products, ensuring content is accurate, complete, and produced to the highest standard in terms of style and mechanics.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-1035-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supervise a team of 3-5 writers and perform all related administrative tasks (e.g. time and attendance, employee appraisals, employee talent management/development, civilian hiring actions) Coordinate directly with senior leaders and strategic communication and public affairs professionals to establish appropriate deadlines and that content produced supports messaging and desired outcomes. Maintain a strong working knowledge of current Department of the Army priorities and communication objectives. Serve as the Army Production Directorate representative in all requests for writing support. Assign news and human interest stories. Serve as editor for the development or selection of visual content to support written products. Adhere to process procedures for moving content through the workflow in a timely manner. Serve as sole writer/editor on occasion, after duty hours and on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test screening, and periodic random testing thereafter.
• Previous incumbent has return rights.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Providing public affairs counsel, develops and applies new approaches to the complex communication activity in Public Affairs. Planning and developing the communication of information programs, policies and actions concerning internal and public information issues to regional, national and international, internal and external audiences. Developing public affairs plans, actions and news and feature articles.; 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Media Activity 6700 Taylor Ave Ft. Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]