About the Position: You will function as a Public Affairs Specialist supporting the mission of civil works, military construction, and interagency services, executing a full-service public affairs program comprised of media relations, command information, community engagements and communication planning for those project delivery teams delegated by the Public Affairs Officer. This position is located in Nashville, TN.

Duties

Inform District Engineer and key staff of public attitudes and probable public reaction to matters pending and counsel them on shaping plans and actions to facilitate public understanding and cooperation. Serve as a spokesperson to the news media and works to build relationships with external media outlets. Advise project managers and subject matter experts in developing and executing communication planning. Engage the public through maintained social media presences in a timely manner. Actively join relevant online conversations and provides accurate information about the District to the public and media. Monitor daily and future trends to determine which social media/media strategies need to be utilized and which need to be eliminated. Use the public website as a communication channel and uses best Public Affairs knowledge to identify and pursue new and innovative ways to provide important agency information to the public. Produce creative and professional broadcast quality video/photo stories in a timely manner. Familiar with Associated Press writing style requirements for writing news releases/articles.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 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. To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must have: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes using marketing methods, writing and video software, and social media platforms to communicate agency events, news, policies, and programs to the public; drafting responses to information requests from news media and the general public in written and oral form; assisting with researching, writing, and editing articles and announcements for newsletters and online publications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07) OR Education: I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Public Affairs. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes using marketing methods, writing and video software, and social media platforms to communicate agency events, news, policies, and programs to the public; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with local and national media representatives and community groups; drafting responses to information requests from news media and the general public in written and oral form; researching, writing, and editing articles and announcements for newsletters and online publications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09) OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR A combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for this position. Determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determine your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade the grade level; then add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal 100 percent to qualify for this position. (To compute the percentage, divide you total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaMultimedia TechnologiesTechnical CompetenceWeb Technology 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-07 or GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NASHVILLE DO NOT MAIL Nashville, TN 37203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk