Mission Statement DoDEA, through its Community Strategic Plan has made a commitment to be
among the world's leaders in education, enriching the lives of military-
connected students and the communities in which they live. The mission to
educate, engage and empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world is
achieved through its five strategic goals of Student, School, Talent, Organization,
and Outreach Excellence.
DoDEA is a major Department of Defense (DoD) Field Activity with worldwide
scope. DoDEA plans, directs, coordinates, and manages the education
programs for DoD dependents. DoDEA consists of three regions, DoDEA
Americas, DoDEA Europe, and DoDEA Pacific and a total of eight school districts
located overseas and in the U.S. and its territories. DoDEA provides
education to eligible DoD military and civilian dependents from
pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
Visit our website at www.dodea.edu
for more information!
WHO
MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This announcement is open to: Current or
Former Permanent Civilian Federal Employees in the Competitive Service;
Displaced employees (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan - ICTAP
eligible) within the Local Commuting Area; and individuals eligible for the
following Special Appointing Authorities approved by the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM): Veterans with a disability rating of 30% or more, Veterans
Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Eligible Veterans and Individuals with
Disabilities. (Click on the links for more information regarding eligibility
for these special appointment authorities: http://archive.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp#6 or www.opm.gov/disability
Summary
Mission Statement DoDEA, through its Community Strategic Plan has made a commitment to be
among the world's leaders in education, enriching the lives of military-
connected students and the communities in which they live. The mission to
educate, engage and empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world is
achieved through its five strategic goals of Student, School, Talent, Organization,
and Outreach Excellence.
DoDEA is a major Department of Defense (DoD) Field Activity with worldwide
scope. DoDEA plans, directs, coordinates, and manages the education
programs for DoD dependents. DoDEA consists of three regions, DoDEA
Americas, DoDEA Europe, and DoDEA Pacific and a total of eight school districts
located overseas and in the U.S. and its territories. DoDEA provides
education to eligible DoD military and civilian dependents from
pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
Visit our website at www.dodea.edu
for more information!
WHO
MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This announcement is open to: Current or
Former Permanent Civilian Federal Employees in the Competitive Service;
Displaced employees (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan - ICTAP
eligible) within the Local Commuting Area; and individuals eligible for the
following Special Appointing Authorities approved by the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM): Veterans with a disability rating of 30% or more, Veterans
Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Eligible Veterans and Individuals with
Disabilities. (Click on the links for more information regarding eligibility
for these special appointment authorities: http://archive.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp#6 or www.opm.gov/disability
As
a Public Affairs Specialist (Internal Communications) you will be responsible
for the following duties:
·
Incumbent
serves as a public affairs specialist in the DoDEA headquarters, developing,
promoting, and implementing DoDEA's internal communications programs, offering
a wide range of products to support information needs of a variety of employee
audiences at the school and above-school levels.
·
Develops informational
materials, products and strategies to inform employees about programs, staff
achievements, awards, and news of personal benefit to employees such as pay,
benefits, retirement, personnel policies and procedures and a variety of human
resource management/personnel topics, etc.
·
Prepares
newsletters or other communications for distribution to field offices to keep
them acquainted with programs at agency headquarters.
·
Works
closely with the Communications Chief, the Deputy Communications Chief, the
DoDEA Webmaster, the DoDEA Graphics Artist and DoDEA Video Branch as well as
DoDEA Branch Chiefs and field leadership to develop content, messages, and
themes for new and redesigned internal information products, websites, web
campaigns and other communications products.
·
Maintains
liaison with forward-stationed DoDEA public affairs personnel to produce ideas
or communication materials for use in agency-wide internal information products
or to collaborate and develop recommendations on ways internal information
services can better serve the total mission.
·
Plans
and conducts attitude and opinion surveys among employees in developing
recommendations to improve communication.
·
Develops
written communications materials and manages written content supporting the
DoDEA's internal communications program.
·
Develops
internal information strategies and tactics and analyzes types of information
of potential interest to DoDEA's internal audience.
·
Defines
the scope and parameters of initiatives and programs, providing suggested
activities, materials to be used, deadlines, and other requirements.
Application materials must be received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time OVERTIME: Occasionally TOUR OF DUTY: Flexible RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES: Not Authorized FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is telework eligible SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: Please visit https://www.sss.gov for more information.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
You must have one year Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (experience
may have been gained in the private/military sector) giving the particular
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the
position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the
position. Experience must be reflected in your resume. Specialized experience required for this position is:
·
Develop
written communications materials supporting a variety of print, video and
web-based communications techniques.
·
Write
and develop internal information programs, communications plans, brochures,
pamphlets, web copy, and/or other print, video, and web-based products to
increase awareness and understanding of programs and policies.
·
Modify
standard methods and adapt approaches to develop new information materials
aimed at enhancing the understanding of a variety of internal target audiences.
·
Provide
analysis of diverse and complex information to develop information programs and
print and web-based products that increase awareness and understanding of
internal communications matters.
·
Analyze
a variety of demographic data and communication in developing information
products and tools to deliver information products.
Specifically
you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
·
Knowledge
of the principles, methods, practices and techniques of communication to
disseminate complex information to a variety of internal target audiences.
·
Skill
in writing to develop internal information programs, communications plans, and
other print, video, and web-based products.
·
Skill
in analyzing the effectiveness of communications/public affairs efforts.
·
Ability
to communicate orally and in writing.
Time-in-Grade
Requirements:
Federal
employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for merit promotion
consideration. Time-in-grade is the 52-week requirement Federal employees in
competitive service, General Schedule (GS) positions at GS-5 and above must
serve before they are eligible for promotion (advancement) to the next grade
level. Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the
closing date of this announcement. All other eligibility requirements
including, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any
other regulatory requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
*NOTE: If you submit a resume but no questionnaire, you cannot be considered for the position. If you submit a questionnaire but no resume, you cannot be considered for the position. Your application will be appropriately documented and you will be removed from further competition against this announcement. Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees:
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
How You Will Be Evaluated: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees:
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Résumé: If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible.
Assessment Questionnaire
Additional documents you may be required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying for one of the categories such as a veteran, a current or former permanent Federal employee, ICTAP, etc.).
PLEASE REVIEW the following LINK for additional documents you need to provide.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
Click ‘Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. 1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. 2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. 3. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire 2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Department Of Defense Education Activity DoDEA
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-1401
USA
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Résumé: If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible.
Assessment Questionnaire
Additional documents you may be required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying for one of the categories such as a veteran, a current or former permanent Federal employee, ICTAP, etc.).
PLEASE REVIEW the following LINK for additional documents you need to provide.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
Click ‘Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. 1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. 2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. 3. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire 2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Department Of Defense Education Activity DoDEA
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-1401
USA
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
