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External Affairs Officer (EAO)

Department of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security - Agency Wide
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Summary

This assignment is a 120 day reimbursable assignment with option to extend. Components will be reimbursed for base pay. Components will be reimbursed for Over Time (OT) after the assignment ends. Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances.

We encourage you to read this entire announcement prior to submitting your application.

This assignment is located within Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary & Executive Management (OSEM), Operation Allies Welcome (OAW), Washington, DC.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open date: 02/01/2022
Closed date: 02/25/2022
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$122,530 - $172,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Detail
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Announcement number
JDP-11325092-21-CL
Control number
626563500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This detail opportunity is for current Department of Homeland Security employees only. If you are not a current Department of Homeland Security employee you will not be eligible for this detail opportunity. You must submit an current SF-50 to show you currently work for Department of Homeland Security.

Duties

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The Operation Allies Welcome (OAW), Unified Coordination Group (UCG) has been leading the whole-of-nation effort to welcome our Afghan allies and care for them while we help them resettle and integrate into communities across America. The EAO is responsible for developing and releasing information about the incident to the news media, incident personnel, and other agencies and organizations. The EAO provides support and advice to the Senior Response Official involving communications with external audiences in accordance with incident objectives. The EAO is responsible for the coordination of federal communications with state and local communication efforts through the integration and, if needed, the establishment and oversight of OAW.

Responsibilities:
· Oversee all internal and external communications material and strategy for the OAW.
· Support the Senior Response Officer (SRO) with all internal and external stakeholders, including OPA, OPE, and OLA.
· Manage OAW responses (briefs, fact sheets, papers, etc.) to internal and external requests.
· Assist the SRO with collaborating with key stakeholders and other offices on all OAW engagement activities.
· Manage OAW reports for senior leadership. Lead for drafting and roll out of External Affairs Engagement and daily media analysis reports and other reports as directed by the White House.
· Lead for the development and execution of the OAW strategic communication plan with OPE.
· Develop communications strategy and manage plan to publish information, briefings, etc. on OAW website and other communication platforms.
· Lead to ensure consistency in data, messaging, and all communication to stakeholders, in coordination with all Unified Coordination Group interagency.
· Lead for engagement with base External Affairs staff at the bases

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a current Department of Homeland Security employee
  • Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment.
  • Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
  • Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
  • Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
  • The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
  • Must complete DHS 250-2 Application Form.? Supervisory signature is required.? Please see "Required Documents" section for form.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

  • Equipment needs: Government laptop and phone; access to their government email account
  • Supervisor's approval for this assignment
  • Resume that summarizes work experience and competencies
Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
  1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
  2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
  3. Name of Federal agency
  4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
  5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Note: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and/or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.

Department of Homeland Security - Agency Wide

DHS is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters.

The DHS Joint Duty Program (JDP) is an intra- and inter-departmental program which offers civilian personnel professional and developmental opportunities. Joint Duty Assignments (JDAs) enhance operations and mission execution through unity of effort and collaboration.

The DHS JDP is a human capital program initiative which is managed by OCHCO at DHS headquarters. The DHS JDP's purpose is two-fold: to encourage and to facilitate assignments of DHS personnel to other DHS components as well as outside agencies. The purpose of JDAs is to gain multi-component, multi-faceted experience focused on cross-cutting DHS and Federal-wide operations to enhance performance of the individual, the organizations, and the Department. JDAs are for a period not to exceed 1 year and do not qualify for Joint Duty credit.

The DHS JDP covers current Federal employees at the GS-13 through GS-15 grade levels and equivalent. The DHS JDP does not apply to members of the military service or contractors. JDAs do not offer Temporary Promotions.

Agency contact information

DHS Joint Duty Program
Email
JointDutyProgramOffice@hq.dhs.gov
Address
DHS Joint Duty Program
301 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
US

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