The Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist within the OCCA provides a full range of services in support of the OCCA communications mission and business objectives with employees and external audiences. The selectee will leverage the full suite of public affairs tools to includes press releases, public affairs guidance, websites, social media, etc. in planning, initiating and implementing comprehensive PA campaigns.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST you will be responsible for the following duties: *Position requires mastery of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques; analytical methods; and interpersonal relationships practices. *Develop and oversee a comprehensive strategic and operational communications plan that identifies goals, programs, and activities to inform and educate all external and internal stakeholders regarding DCSA's missions and activities. *Drive the communication strategy and implementation plans supporting DCSA's missions, and its business objectives with employees. *Plan, initiate, and implement comprehensive public affairs campaigns to enhance the understanding of DCSA's programs among the general public and specialized groups. *Implement public affairs tactics, techniques, and procedures to support and amplify the agency's priorities, missions, and organizational objectives. *Oversee the formulation of press releases, fact sheets, talking points, speeches, employee communications, feature articles, and other materials that effectively communicates DCSA's goals to a variety of external and internal audiences. *Review and approve the work of subordinate Communications personnel and is responsible for developing plans and programs related to agency mission efforts. *Apply independent judgment in significantly adapting and developing communications outreach strategies and responding to press inquiries. Local Commuting Area (LCA) Definitions Quantico, VA: All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the MCB Quantico local commuting area, which includes the Virginia counties of Albemarle, Arlington, Caroline, Chesterfield, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Greene, Hanover, Henrico, King George, Loudoun, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Prince William, Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Richmond; Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and Saint Mary's; District of Columbia; and all cities existing in Virginia or Maryland within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties. Washington, DC: All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the Washington, DC local commuting area, which includes the entire area within the boundaries of Washington, DC; the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, St. Mary's, and Washington; and the city of Baltimore and all cities in the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the counties listed above; the Virginia counties of Albemarle, Arlington, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Greene, King George, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Prince William, Spotsylvania, and Stafford; and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, and all cities existing in the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of these listed Virginia counties; Adams County in Pennsylvania; Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson counties in West Virginia.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Public Affairs Series 1035 (opm.gov) and General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 03/21/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated experience with production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform via written, oral, and visual media; Developing and overseeing implementation of comprehensive strategic and operational communications plans that identifies goals, programs, and activities to inform and educate all external and internal stakeholders; Experience in a variety of communications techniques and methods-including both print and electronic media to convey the agency's missions and its role across the federal government and in the national defense; Planning, initiating and implementing comprehensive public affairs campaigns to include implementing public affairs tactics, techniques, and procedures to support and amplify priorities, missions, and organizational objectives; Developing press releases, fact sheets, talking points, speeches, employee communications, feature articles, and other materials that effectively communicates goals to a variety of external and internal audiences; Advising on appropriate communications strategies, goals, and objectives; Researching and providing recommendations on the use of various print, audio, and internet based media to communicate progress, events, success stories, etc.; Exercising a high degree of originality and judgment in interpreting guides where there are no precedents or guidelines on which to base or predict expected results. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Communications and Media - Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. External Awareness - Identifies and understands economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. 4. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 5. Public Affairs Policy and Procedures - Develop, implement, and review public affairs doctrine, policies, guidance, and procedures.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]