About the Position: This Public Affairs position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Fort Worth District, Public Affairs Office with a duty station location of Fort Worth, TX.

Duties

Develop and write information materials designed to reach broad audiences with diverse needs and levels of understanding. Conduct in-person, phone, and/or video interviews as needed to gather information in support of products. Plan, prepare, and execute basic and complex engagements with news media organizations, elected officials, stakeholders, and other audiences. Establish and develop effective relationships with media representatives, while seeking opportunities to advance positive stories about the district and its staff. Conduct research and assessment of information environment on subjects to include monitoring of traditional and social media reports and posts. Prepare plans for crisis communication and no-notice events and disasters. Provide advice and technical guidance to district planners, project managers, and other staff on modes of interaction with various publics. Train senior leaders on the value of public affairs function in relation to mission execution.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent may be required to spend up to 25% of their time TDY.
• Must obtain and maintain a state issued driver's license.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• 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 been designated "Mission Essential".
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Must have a Public Affairs Qualification Course (PAQC) or Public Affairs Communication Strategy Qualification (PACS-Q) Certification. (Certificates must be uploaded at the time of application)
• Must have an OPSEC Level II Certification. (Certificates must be uploaded at the time of application)

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 1. Conducting full range of communication methods, and techniques including print/broadcast media, social media, presentations, and avenues that convey information to prepare public affairs products for internal and external audiences.; 2. Preparing Public Affair products by developing written materials and facilitating engagements with media outlets, elected officials, stakeholder groups and other audiences.; AND 3. Utilizing digital camera and creative software to capture, adjust, and produce imagery and content for public information products. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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: Communications and MediaMultimedia TechnologiesOral CommunicationStrategic ThinkingWritten Communication 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-11).

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT FORT WORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk