You will serve as a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY OUTREACH MANAGER) in the FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE (Code N01P) of COMNAVSURFLANT.

Duties

You will develop and execute comprehensive plans to enhance public awareness and favorability of the Surface Force through community outreach programs and initiatives. You will lead the planning and execution of special events, ceremonies, and public engagements that involve SURFLANT assets, personnel, and leadership. You will coordinate logistics, manage vendor relationships, and ensure that all events align with the command's public affairs objectives and enhance the Navy’s public image. You will manage the Community Relations budget for SURFLANT activities and units, including the preparation of annual budget requests and ensuring the proper allocation and use of funds You will provide formal outreach training to prospective Surface Group Commanders, Squadron Commodores, and Commanding/Executive Officers. You will assist the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and Deputy Public Affairs Officer (DPAO) in managing all media inquiries, coordinating responses, and ensuring that accurate and timely information is provided to the media.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Position requires the individual to be available for on-call work for assignments as required by upper level management.

Qualifications

To qualify for a GS-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience interpreting public affairs policies and instructions Experience developing community outreach programs, displaying strong communication skills, and effectively working with internal and external program stakeholders. Experience maintaining official websites, social media accounts, and/or content management systems for public affairs information dissemination Experience in social media, budgeting, media relations, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives. Experience writing speeches, news articles, and/or briefs to disseminate information. Experience coordinating internal personnel and resources for participation in community relations events. Experience displaying an understanding of military culture and community relations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

There is no education substitution for this series/grade combination.

Contacts

• Address COMNAVSURFLANT Cmdr Naval Surface Force Atlantic Norfolk, VA 23501 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]