About the Position: Serves as the Public Affairs Officer for the Public Health Command-Pacific (PHC-P) with responsibilities for planning and coordinating the dissemination of information relating to PHC-P and its subordinate organizations' objectives by analyzing and executing the best method to convey the Commander's vision and intent. This position is located at Tripler Army Medical Center, HI.

Duties

Serves as the principal staff advisor to the Brigade and staff principals on all matters involving public issues and the creation of communication policy. Technically and administratively supervise PAO staff and uses appropriate discretion when assigning work, based on expertise and staffing levels. Operates as the primary liaison between the agency and news media by fulfilling the role of the official spokesperson to inform and educate external audiences about the organization's mission, programs and accomplishments. Plans implements and oversees effective internal information programs through the PHC-P Website and as the Webmaster and Social Media Manager.

Requirements

• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• Position is Mission Essential.
• Position is Key.
• Up to 25% TDY may be required.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement.
• A current and valid state driver’s license is required.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency 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 planning public affairs operations; drafting news releases and statements; managing web and social media content; providing researched responses to media inquiries; and identifying communication needs as they relate to programs and policies 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). Applicants with training through the Defense Information School (DINFOS) is preferred, but not required. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical CompetenceWriting 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 M1-W08KAA REGIONAL HEALTH COMMAND-PACIFIC DO NOT MAIL Tripler AMC, HI 96859 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk