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Public Affairs Specialist

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Commander, Navy Region Japan
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Summary

This position is located in the Marketing Branch, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan. The incumbent provides a comprehensive marketing program on a continuous basis for the MWR Department.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/12/2021 to 11/24/2021
Salary
$12.98 to - $15.38 per hour

depending on experience, Plus Non-Taxable Post Allowance, if eligible

Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Sasebo Naval Base, Japan
1 vacancy
To apply for this job, you must live within a 50 mile radius of one of these locations.
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No-WHO MAY APPLY: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship (including applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family Member Preference, and current Federal employees) within the local commuting area (within 50 miles radius)
Appointment type
Permanent - First Cut-off: 10/26/2021
Work schedule
Full-time - ***Amended to reflect new guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine***
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
03
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
FFR21-0588
Control number
617020300

Duties

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  • The incumbent establishes and maintain continuous liaison with the MWR Managers and key staff personnel to gather information pertinent to facilities programs, services, and events provided for authorized patrons.
  • Arranges for news releases, flyers, and posters on MWR events offered on and off the installation to maximize participation. Seeks out and writes feature stories.
  • Generates material that includes items to be inserted in the Commander’s Access Channel, MWR’s monthly magazine, Plan of the Day, updating signboards and flyer/magazine locations, etc.
  • Designs specialty items (such as T-shirts) to highlight or bring about special emphasis for certain programs or events. Coordinates posting of publicity materials.
  • Develops, coordinates, and participates in orientation sessions (AOB) for new military/civilian personnel on the installation by providing a slide show presentation on facilities and activities available.
  • Maintains equipment and materials and determine material and other resource requirements to conduct the publicity and marketing program.
  • Incumbent must present a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times and must work harmoniously with co-workers and members of the MWR Department.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Satisfactorily complete all background checks to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

*As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with CNIC, if after November 22. CNIC will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of CNIC a legally required exception from this requirement.*

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

A Bachelor’s Degree is required from an accredited university with emphasis in marketing, journalism, or a related field. Three (3) years of substantial marketing experience directly related to the functional coverage of the position may be substituted for education. Must have the ability in written and oral communications. Must have the knowledge and ability to use marketing principles, techniques, and methods. Must have the working knowledge of and demonstrated ability and skill in using the tools of the trade; artistic flair, marketing layout, and grammatical editing. Must have a driver’s license to operate a vehicle. Must be able to lift and carry boxes up to 40 pounds in weight. When required, must be able to work at night, weekend, and or holiday.

Education

Proof of education MUST be uploaded at time of application for consideration. If degree is not conferred, you MUST provide a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent with your college transcripts.

When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package. Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States. All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and/or education.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MWR_Recruitment@fe.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

How you will be evaluated

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

Using the qualifications of the positions, as predetermined ranking and rating criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each application.

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