About the Position: This is a permanent position with Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers, located in the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) building, 441 G. Street, NW, Washington, DC. As the Public Affairs (Speech Writer) you will serve as the primary speechwriter to assist in the development and execution of public appearances by the Commander Chief of Engineers before national and international audiences in both the Federal and private sector.

Duties

Serves as the primary speechwriter for the Commander and Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Formulates themes, messages, and philosophies to be presented in speeches, addresses, briefings, and testimony by the Chief of Engineers. Analyzes and organizes information to be presented to determine logical and the most effective theme development and presentation. Conducts specialized research in a variety of areas, to include but are not limited to, history, national security, research and development, environment, and global infrastructure. Utilizes a variety of techniques to include computerized research tools and interviews with technical and subject matter experts.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

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. 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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: developing themes, messages, and philosophies to be presented in speeches, addresses, briefings, and testimonies insuring appropriate safeguards are maintained to protect sensitive or classified information; conducting research in technical engineering, historical and general interest, global infrastructure development and maintenance, research and development, national security strategy, navigation, environment, military construction, and business trends; and establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal, external contacts and other or stakeholders at the local, national and international scope. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsCreative ThinkingProgram OutreachResearch 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-12).

Contacts

• Address RA-W1B7AA HQ US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk