Functions as the Regional Public Affairs Director for the NWD, USACE developing and evaluating public affairs plans and programs. Additionally is responsible for leading the regional Public Affairs Community of Practice and working with the District Public Affairs Officers and Specialists in assuring that the Department of Army (DA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Division Public Affairs guidance is effectively disseminated to the media, elected and appointed officials, and the general public.

Duties

Serves as senior regional consultant on public affairs issues to the Northwestern Division. Assists the MACOM in formulating and articulating agency public affairs policy. Directs a regional program conveying complex information to a broad and diverse public whose interests are often different from those of the agency. Exercises staff oversight over NWD’s five subordinate district Public Affairs Offices. Maintains relations with the communications team to develop materials that convey information about complex and controversial agency programs, and encourage affected publics to adopt positions on a variety of issues. Reviews and analyzes programs and policies and their impact on the way information is disseminated to and the feedback received from elected and appointed officials at the Federal, state and local levels and the media as well as the general public. Oversees website operations, reviews web content prior to publication, ensures proper metadata is provided for all imagery, and acts as content provider, content manager, and site manager.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas EmploymentInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas EmploymentMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement 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 1) Evaluating the effectiveness of the public affairs program as operated sufficient to develop policy recommendations to improve the internal operation and enhance the overall public affairs program to improve public acceptance of the program; 2) Communicating orally and in writing to develop materials designed to gain public acceptance and support through a better understanding of the project objectives and the immediate and potential benefits; and 3) Analyzing programs to develop recommendations and policy to assist in formulating Public Affairs programs and policies to support the mission objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communication CounselCommunications and MediaPublic 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-13).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJAA US ARMY ENGINEER DIVISION-NORTHWESTERN DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk