About the Position: The Public Affairs Office is responsible for communication to all external and internal audience using various methods to communicate District messages. Public Affairs Specialists are assigned to work as liaisons for operating projects or special programs. This position will focus heavily on the development of graphic design products (to include but not limited to: infographics, flyers, posters, brochures, signage, calendars, etc.) and video editing.

Duties

Implement a variety of public and internal information programs. Compile and produce streaming video. Manage or contribute to the District Intranet, Internet, and extranet websites. Prepare speeches, briefings, and multimedia presentations. Prepare public involvement and community relations plans for informing and involving the public on sensitive issues. Design and implement information and/or participate in outreach campaigns. Create multifunctional informational products, fact sheets, folders, exhibits, news releases, video scripts, radio PSAs, television PSAs, web sites, and packaging. Responsible for all aspects of assignments including: timelines, logo usage, web compliance, and all other government regulations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. For the GS-09: Specialized Experience: Qualified applicants will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in federal service with researching, writing and disseminating communications in print or electronic formats for an organization. -OR- Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Public Communications, Public Policy, or Public Administration. -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. For the GS-11: Specialized Experience: Qualified applicants will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service with writing informational materials such as news releases, fact sheets, brochures, and speeches; preparing and conducting audio-visual presentations; developing and maintaining effective communication with print and broadcast media representatives; developing web and strategic e-communication products; analyzing and evaluating impact and effectiveness of program communications plans. -OR- Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Public Administration, Public Policy, or Public Communication. -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: Attention to DetailComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLearningMessage DeliveryMessage DevelopmentPublic Affairs Policies and ProceduresReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork

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 RH-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk