About the Position: Serves as a Public Affairs Specialist for the Vicksburg District. This position will be located in Vicksburg, MS and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for Full-Time Telework.

Duties

Manage the digital content for the division, including public website, social media presences, and internal intranet, by creating content, monitoring conversation, researching new networks, etc. Support command information, public information and community relations activities and programs throughout the division using the division’s website, social media sites, internal intranet and monthly internal publication. Oversee content, design and management of MVK’s web-based services, working directly with subject matter experts to design and update public web site, approve and edit content for public dissemination. Ensure that information is releasable, within the guidelines of Department of Defense’s regulations, and maintains operational security. Coordinate and manage requests for inputting web pages and updates to the division website. Establish and maintain data files of briefings, photographs and audiovisual materials. Uses computer, still and video cameras, and other automated equipment to accomplish duties. Establish and maintain data files of briefings, photographs and audiovisual materials. Uses computer, still and video cameras, and other automated equipment to accomplish duties. Establish and maintain data files of briefings, photographs and audiovisual materials. Uses computer, still and video cameras, and other automated equipment to accomplish duties. Coordinate media queries with subject matter experts and/or projects within and throughout the division. Prepare news releases for division projects special events, ceremonies, and unveilings.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Probationary period may be 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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian 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 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 for the GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in developing and disseminating oral and written information to the public through mass media (i.e., web, radio, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.); writing, editing and/or designing newsletters, brochures, or other informational products; and assisting with the execution of advertising, promotional or public affairs activities for an organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study Public Affairs or related field of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. To qualify for the GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in developing and presenting briefings to news media representatives or the general public on an organization's activities; and preparing and disseminating news releases or feature articles to print or online media. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in Public Affairs or related field of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Communications and MediaOral CommunicationPublic Affairs Policies and ProceduresTechnology Application Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-09: 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). Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-11: 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-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 RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk