About the Position: Perform staff supervision, communications planning, message synchronization, content development and posting in the Digital Media Division in the Army's Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA). Position is located at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.

Duties

Integrate, plan, initiate, direct, coordinate, and review of the Department of the Army social media programs for external and internal audiences. Provide expert advice on public affairs, particularly on social media issues, policies and programs to officials. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short and long-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Synchronize efforts and lead digital strategy planning development across the Total Army digital footprint. Oversee the management and technical expertise to maintain the daily operations of the U.S. Army website.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 assigning work to personnel based on priority to meet organizational deadlines with web based content, digital media and/or social media platforms; developing digital media strategies to support the organization; and providing advice and counsel on public affairs and digital media regulatory requirements and matter to high level officials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaHuman Resources ManagementPublic Affairs Policies and Procedures 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-14).

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-W1BZAA HQDA OFC OF CHIEF OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk