You will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist in the Executive Directorate Division, Code 1031 of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY. This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions

Duties

You will develop, execute and evaluate a strategy and process for integrated distribution of multimedia content on internal and external channels including NRL's website and official social media. You will develop creative content highlighting topical areas of interest to internal and external shareholders and use web content management systems to publish content. You will actively write, edit and share NRL stories with local. national and international media to highlight the value of the Laboratory and its research efforts. You will develop and brief campaign plans using a variety of media tools to NRL Executive leadership. You will serve as the functional authority and technical expert concerning NRL's web-based and social media outreach programs and development of new social media program initiatives. You will help generate compelling, tailored content to tell the Laboratory's story and advance strategic communication goals using press releases, video, photos, speeches, presentations, etc.

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
• 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 an interim and/or final 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05/10) or pay band (NO-02) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following duties: (1) Developing and executing a strategy and process for integrated distribution on multimedia content on internal and external channels; (2) Developing news and press releases; (3) Developing and briefing campaign plans to upper management; (4) Generating compelling, tailored content to release on organization's multimedia platforms to communicate the mission to internal and external audience; (5) Effectively communicate complex information orally and in writing. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

The following can be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position:

• Ph.D

OR

• equivalent doctoral degree

OR

• 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

• LL.M., if related

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 4555 Overlook Avenue SW Washington, DC 20375-5324 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]