About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Division, Southwestern in the Executive Office with duty location of Dallas, Texas. The Southwestern Division Public Affairs program provides communication support the the Commander, the Program Directors and all the offices within the Southwestern Division. This position also provides support to the four District Offices that fall within the Southwestern Division.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will: Serve as principal advisor to the Division Commander and key staff on public affairs including interface with various public and private groups. Be responsible for external and internal agency level communications activities. This work portfolio includes communicating and educating the USACE program to the public and stakeholders through a comprehensive program; Comprehensive program includes media relations, social media management, web content development and management, multimedia production management, and staff management. Serve as managing director of the communications and marketing program responsible for leading the daily operations and support services including public and media relations, employee communications, and content development and management. Foster a collaborative and collegial work environment that enables inclusive staff input and contribution to office and agency priorities and goals. You will exercise staff oversight over the public affairs program of four subordinate districts. Provide expert counsel and support to agency executives in planning and executing strategic communications and outreach focused on internal staff and external stakeholders. In support of USACE Public Affairs Chief, develop and integrate USACE communication priorities to build awareness, attract new audiences, and enhance USACE reputation and reach.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Business Travel (TDY) up to 25%.
• Position requires Secret Security Clearance.
• Obtain and Maintain valid state driver's license.

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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service as follows: conducting a public affairs program for an organization with responsibility for developing and providing staff direction involving all public information, internal information, and community relations activities; advising field office directors and others directly involved with activity operations on handling problems and incidents related to the organization's programs; writing articles and speeches for organization director. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementCommunication CounselCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Public 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-13).

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SUAA US ARMY ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTHWESTERN DO NOT MAIL Dallas, TX 75242 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk