About the Position: This position is a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist is located at the U.S Army SPEC OPS Fort Liberty, NC.

Duties

Reviews article, book manuscripts, graphic presentation, videos, photograms, web-based communication for security. Oversees and reviews the preparation and publication of the internal headquarters journal, including magazine articles, reporting on technical progress, and agency and employees' achievements. Serves as approval authority for various written materials produced by members of the command. Writes a variety of articles, news releases and speeches to convey information and clarify organization's operations for varying external and internal audiences via publication in magazines, newsletters, websites, etc. Manages and performs oversight of section personnel in the areas of community relations, media relations, command information, plans and social media for the Command and ensures effective, synchronized communications with priorities. Coordinates and supervises staff production priorities based upon planned communication efforts in graphic design, multi-media productions and web-based presences within established deadlines. Develops communication plan supporting overall campaign effort including fact sheets, news releases, feature articles, media relations, graphic design and other materials for traditional use and public distribution. Supervises performance of personnel on a daily basis, manages staff annual performance and developmental goals over a yearly and long-term perspective. Conducts the public affairs program for the Major Army Command, with responsibility for planning, developing, and communicating the organization's programs, policies, and activities to the internal and external populations. Formulates budgetary requirements for near-and short-term applications for the Public Affairs Program. Responsible for office budget preparation and execution to support Deputy Director Public Affairs operations and activities.

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 Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 MONTHS.
• This is an obligated position.
• A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed
• Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Requires travel of military and commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent may be required to work regular and emergency overtime.
• Designated a career program position.
• Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually.

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 Army Civilian EmployeesPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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. Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in 1) Overseeing, coordinating and directing media relations, command information, social media and community relations special projects; 2) Writing plans and guidance to establish guidelines and policies for use within the organization or by subordinate public affairs offices; 3) Presenting oral and or written information to internal and external audiences to provide shared understanding of public affairs guidance and concepts of operation; 4) Responding to requests for guidance in public affairs matters from members of the command and from the field, as well as respond to requests for information from members of Congress, news media representatives, and the public; 5) Applying principles, methods, and techniques of all forms of mass and interpersonal communications media when developing, executing, and evaluating public affairs plans, policies, and practices. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaLeadershipPublic Affairs Policies and Procedures 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-12).

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 DN-W49BAA US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk