About the Position: This Public Affairs Specialist is located at White Sands Missile Range, Commanding General Public Affairs Office with duty location of White Sands Missile Range, Dona Ana, New Mexico. (merit)

Duties

Assist in determining the objectives of the White Sands Missile Range information program. Advise leadership on public affairs implications of areas such as events, programs and activities. Serve as a Public Affairs specialist responsible for disseminating information to the public to support the mission of White Sands Missile Range. Develop Public Affairs plans for specific issues. Prepare items such as speeches, briefings and presentations for leadership. Serve as a spokesperson for the missile range to news media representatives on the organization’s activities that impact communities. Respond to media queries in a timely manner in accordance with Army policy. Facilitate interviews between individuals such as military/civilian leaders and journalist from local, regional and national news organizations. Maintain positive working relationship with news organizations. Develop recommendations to improve the nature of the missile range's public affairs program. Assist in the planning of installation community relations events in support of the information program. Provide public affairs support to the Emergency Operations Center as needed. Perform the duties of White Sand Missile Range Media Relations Chief.

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
• Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 10%.

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 WorkforceInteragency 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Manage an organization's social media platform; 2) Develop public affairs guidance to streamline processes; AND 3) Develop responses to media queries. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11/NH-02). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communication CounselMessage DeliveryMessage DevelopmentPublic Affairs Policies and Procedures

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address SE-W04WAA US ARMY TEST EVALUATION CMD-WHITE SANDS DO NOT MAIL White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk