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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
12/22/2020 to 01/05/2021
Salary
$73,096 to - $113,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Location
China Lake, CA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Announcement number
DE-10991701-21-SGT
Control number
587799700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will manage the public affairs program for the installation, and serve as the action officer for planning and execution of local media relations, engagement and outreach efforts.
  • You will serve as senior on-scene public affairs representative or coordinator during emergency situations to provide information to local, national and international media.
  • You will develop relationships with media representatives to ensure readiness of public affairs outlets.
  • You will draft responses, speeches, or other written materials for internal and external audiences, and create videos, photos and graphics for use on web sites and social media platforms.
  • You will coordinate strategic communications and public information for the installation.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver?s license.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases

Qualifications

FOR GS-12

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Managing the public affairs program for an installation or program, and providing public affairs support to senior leadership; 2) Managing, providing professional guidance, reviews, and/or exercising technical direction in the areas of media relations, community engagement, and public information; 3) Advising on policies and/or procedures designed to stimulate good will and to foster good community relations; 4) Developing and/or coordinating special programs, events, ceremonies with stakeholder engagement and/or news coverage, often under tight deadlines; and 5) Advising directors and others directly involved with activity operations on handling problems related to the command's programs with potential media interest.



FOR GS-11

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Supporting the public affairs program for an installation or program; 2) Writing articles and speeches for the commanding officer; 3) Preparing and publishing photos, videos and graphics using web site content management systems and social media tools; and 4) Coordinating special events, ceremonies and/or news coverage, often under tight deadlines.



Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This position has an education substitution:

For GS-11:

master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.B. or J.D., if related

or a Combination of specialized experience and education.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

Incumbent is on call and will carry communication tools (i.e., cellular, smartphones). Evening and weekend work required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily sedentary however may involve travel by automobile, aircraft, or embarking on a ship to escort visitors and/or media.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting, with the occasion trips by automobile, aircraft or ship. In most cases work areas have adequate lighting, heating and ventilation.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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