Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serves as a Public Affairs Specialist for Headquarters U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC).Responsible for managing and conducting public information and media relations programs for all of ACC.

Duties

Serves as Action Officer and is responsible for the oversight of Congressional Liaison requirements, which are characterized by unique requirements and demand continued oversight. Provides administrative coordination for staff actions and correspondence. Responsible for coordinating matters that may or have become the subject of congressional interest, inquiry or investigation. Responds in oral and written form to information requests from local, regional, and national community leaders about the ACC mission. Develops and writes informational materials designed to reach national, regional, and local audiences through wire services, radio, television and daily and weekly newspapers. Researches, writes and edits news articles.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Occasionally TDY may be required
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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 Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) 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; 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 which includes developing new methods, communication strategies, plans and products that cover the full spectrum of a strategic communication program; writing, editing and presenting information on a wide variety of subjects using a vast array of written, visual and oral presentation formats, techniques and media; directing the development and execution of communications products and projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communication CounselCommunications and MediaMessage DevelopmentPlanning and executionPublic Affairs Policies and ProceduresTechnical Competence

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 AD-W6QKAA HQ US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk