About the Position: Serve as the Army's preeminent Public Affairs expert on all law enforcement and criminal investigations issues and as such plays an essential role in Army strategic communications worldwide.

Duties

Provide timely and accurate information as well as sound public affairs guidance on the most sensitive public affairs issues. Routinely provide information to keep the Army Senior Leadership abreast of critical issues with media and Congressional interest. Advise the Commander on policy formulation and the potential public reaction to programs and activities of the command. Provide situation-specific policy guidance and rapid-response counsel to worldwide DoD and DA Public Affairs practitioners regarding law enforcement investigations and incidents. Develop, coordinate, and manage all aspects of a proactive Community Relations and Command Information Program for internal and external audiences. Organize conferences and represents the command at media centers in the United States and during times of crisis. Perform the full range of personnel management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position may be covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. May be required to sign a DA Form 5019-R and pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

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. ??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.) 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: plan, execute, and evaluate public affairs programs within the command; provide timely and accurate information as well as public affairs guidance on highly visible, sensitive public affairs issues; serve as the official spokesperson for the command when dealing with the public and media; and perform the full range of personnel management responsibilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaLeadershipManages and Organizes InformationManaging Human Resources 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-14). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address HT-W48AAA USA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION CMD DO NOT MAIL Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk