Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Creates, produces and coordinates a comprehensive program of publicity for FSS activities and events. Drafts, assembles and processes article and features to the base wide email, the base newspaper and other media releases. Assists in editing and proofreading of copy for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and content. Designs and performs progressively responsible illustration and layout. Coordinates and gathers promotional information from various activities. Provides photography support for 2 FSS. Takes action and staged photographs at various events. Edits and resizes photos for different media such as web, print, social media, email blasts, presentations, etc. Uses various software to produce documents and other products. May transmit and receive documents and messages electronically using personal computer or workstation that is networked or linked to other computers or workstations throughout the work area or organization. Writes and types a variety of material from rough or handwritten draft such as correspondence, forms, reports, messages, memorandums, advertising copy, promotional content, briefs, etc. associated with organization functions. Narrative material is clearly marked when containing revisions. Type's material in rough draft and in prescribed format as required and, after approval of drafts, types in final form. Publishes final form. Updates narrative, image and calendar sections of websites via content management system. Organizes and manages social media content. Performs a variety of general office duties such as receiving telephone calls and visitors, routing and filing correspondence, and maintaining files. Performs other related duties as assigned by Marketing Director.


If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11547317

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Applicant is required to demonstrate possession of an adequate degree of proficiency in writing and be skilled in communication.
• Applicant is required to demonstrate possession of an adequate degree of proficiency with cameras and photography.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/15/2022

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Applicant must demonstrate e the ability to present factual information by writing news reports, articles, website content and the like. Knowledge of AP writing style is highly desirable. Applicant must have experience in responsible clerical or office work in which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position. Applicant is required to demonstrate possession of an adequate degree of proficiency in writing and be skilled in communication. Applicant is required to demonstrate possession of an adequate degree of proficiency with cameras and photography. Applicant is required to demonstrate possession of an adequate degree of proficiency in photo editing with programs including but not limited to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. Applicant is required to demonstrate possession of an adequate degree of proficiency in web data management via content management system. Applicant must demonstrate possession of an adequate degree of proficiency in writing as well. Applicant must demonstrate knowledge and experience in public relations principles. Applicant must also demonstrate possession of an adequate degree of proficiency in social media.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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