About the Position: Responsible for assisting in conducting the Commander's public affairs program for the District. Incumbent is also responsible for providing command communications guidance, coordinating media services/community outreach programs, and executing strategic communications/e-communications activities. This position is eligible for situational telework. This position is NOT eligible for full-time telework.

Duties

Coordinate with subject matter experts on the development of presentations and message points for key issues. Respond to information requests about the District from local, regional, and national news media. Respond to information requests about the District from local, regional, and national news media. Advise and assist the PAO in coordinating regional public affairs program and resources. Identify issues involving misinformed or uninformed publics and designs.

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. Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent 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. GS-11 Minimum Qualifications: Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) planning communication activities for a Public Affairs Office; 2) identifying public affairs issues and providing input to ensure effectiveness of a public affairs program; 3) developing public information materials and/or presentations to be disseminated through mass media. 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: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related fields. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination education and specialized 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, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) 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.) Minimum Qualification GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) planning/executing strategic communications and e-communications activities for the Public Affairs Office, responding to media queries and information requests; 2) identifying public affair issues and/or opportunities to ensure efficiency/effectiveness of program metrics; and 3) preparing presentations and/or message points of key issues related to the organization or Public Affairs Office. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaElectronic Commerce (e Commerce)Interpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationPublic PlanningWritten Communication GS-11 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-09). GS-12 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).

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