This position is located in the Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Corporate Communications Division. The incumbent serves as the Public Affairs Assistant (Corporate Communications), performing an assortment of administrative and technical duties in support of higher grade specialists within the Division.

Duties

Independently carries out a wide variety of pre-selected assignments that combine both the judgmental and methodological aspects of Public Affairs works. Work assignments require familiarity with the practices of public affairs and audio/video functions in the Directorate. Performing an assortment of administrative and technical duties in support of higher grade specialists within the Division. Assists with the overall mission required to conduct DeCA's global public affairs and audio/video programs. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Physical requirements not applicable.

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. See Required Documents for more information. Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level by the closing date of this announcement. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. Examples of Specialized experience: Provides administrative and information management support relative to public affairs' operations. Determines the proper order of the material and assembles the material using established files and/or other references to decide on the correct information such as citations, dates, and data. Searches, identifies, and determines appropriate references and other material requested by the technical staff and disposes of files and records in accordance with established and/or interpreted guidelines. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). ClericalComputer LiteracyMinimum Qualifications GS-07 (One-Grade Interval- No Education Substitution)Personnel practices Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]