About the Position: Performs work related to the process in which the Garrison communicates internally with its workforce and externally with the public, and within the Department of Defense. Researches, implements and evaluates communications products designed to emphasize the mission, vision and values of the Installation Management Command, which provides facilities, programs and services to support Army readiness, sustain the force and provide infrastructure for future mission requirements.

Duties

Serve as Public Affairs Specialist to design and initiate programs to communicate to external and internal audiences through local, regional, and national campaigns for a better understanding of the installation’s contributions to the community. Plans and conducts special events such as ceremonies, town halls, civic leader meetings, post tours, and newcomer briefings. Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with installation leaders, print and broadcast media, key community and legislative officials, and other government agencies to promote and maintain understanding of the installation’s mission. Develops comprehensive, focused communications plans tailored to a specific audience, defines media used to convey message, and executes an accurate, logical, and progressive plan. Makes oral presentations to various internal and external groups informing them of programs, objectives, and activities. Develops briefing materials used in presentations, which clearly articulate the installation, Garrison, and Public Affairs missions to a variety of audiences. Researches and writes speeches for the Garrison Manager, Senior Commander, and other senior officials.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires a one-year trial period.
• This is a TERM position within the Department of Defense, to be filled for a period of more than 13 months and not more than 6 years

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-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 EligibleReinstatement 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) experience writing informational materials such as news releases, fact sheets, brochures, and speeches; (2) assisting with planning outreach programs such as public meetings, project tours and site visits, and stakeholder engagements; (3) developing relationships with local, regional, and national media; and (4) serving as media representative and spokesperson for an organization. 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: Attention to DetailCommunications and MediaInfluencing/NegotiatingInterpersonal SkillsWritten 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).

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 FU-W1EWAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG MIAMI DO NOT MAIL Miami, FL 33172 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk