You will serve as a SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in the PUBLIC OFFICE AFFAIRS DIVISION of NAVAL INFORMATION FORCES.

Duties

You will assign, direct and administer the work to be accomplished by subordinates. You will set short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work. You will prepare performance plans and job objectives, and conducts midterm and annual performance assessments. You will prepare and advocate for individual development plans (IDPs). You will function as the primary assistant to the Public Affair Officer (PAO) to supervise the PA staff. You will oversee and evaluate local, national, and international media relations programs and strategies. You will establish and maintain rapport with representatives of local, regional, national, and international news media organizations. You will assist in developing a two-way dialogue what will enhance understanding of the command’s mission and of Navy IW. You will facilitate use of audio and video products and the communication of complex information on new programs or special areas of command emphasis. You will research and review for technical and factual accuracy, and write news and feature releases for external and internal media. You will establish and maintain direct contact with public officials in support of various on-going and planned PA projects. You will maintain direct contact with public officials in support of various on0going and planned PA projects.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience serving as a spokesperson conducting media interviews, applying advanced communication and analytical practices, methods and techniques to the solution of complex public affairs problems. Experience advising leadership on the development of communication plans and strategies. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with local media representatives and community groups. Experience identifying communication needs and developing informational materials to inform internal and external stakeholders of policies, programs, services and activities. Experience coordinating and implementing special events, ceremonies, outreach campaigns, tours, and other activities to generate public awareness of organization's mission. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL INFORMATION FORCES 115 Lake View Park Way Suffolk, VA 23435 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]