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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (SOCIAL MEDIA)

Department of Defense
Defense Human Resources Activity
Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI)
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Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for web content/social media for DEOMI. Establishes and maintains working relationships with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Public Affairs, the DHRA Public Affairs, and the 45th Space Wing Public Affairs Offices concerning all issues related to DEOMI.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/10/2024 to 09/24/2024
Salary
$87,543 to - $113,802 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Patrick AFB, FL
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DHRADEOMI-24-12537038-MP
Control number
808864700

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Clarification from the agency

Federal employee means current and former permanent competitive service employees, and Special authorities (Interchange Agreement agency employees) in the commuting area may apply. Veterans eligibilities include 30% or more Disabled Vet and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles in the commuting area, and EO 12721 eligibles may also apply.

Duties

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As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (SOCIAL MEDIA) at the GS-1035-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Advises and assists the Commandant and Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Directors, faculty, and staff on all public affairs matters. Serves as a web content/social media manager for DEOMI.
  • Establishes and maintains working relationships with the the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Public Affairs, the Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) Public Affairs, and the 45th Space Wing (45 SW) Public Affairs Offices concerning all issues related to DEOMI.
  • Increases public awareness of DEOMI's programs and benefits to the public. Uses critical thinking, communication concepts and strategies, risk analysis, and audience segmentation skills to recommend the best approach to each communication plan and published item.
  • Briefs executive-level DoD, other governmental, international, national, and local officials concerning DEOMI's mission, programs, activities, and their impact. Manages and coordinates media coverage of DEOMI events.
  • Maintains and manages the social media accounts for DEOMI, including content development, timely sharing, and meaningful engagement. Consistently monitors social media accounts and prepared to answer public inquiries and comments on social media.
  • Serves as the social media manager/public affairs officer. Maintains and manages the DEOMI social media accounts and ensures content, posts, articles, and other published materials aligns with DEOMI's mission, priorities, policies, procedures, and other guidance as required.
  • Designs communication products. Identifies, coordinates, and supervises the design, development, and production of print and multimedia products tailored to the specific needs of targeted audiences. Develops, produces, and markets informational products, including print, and products such as articles, brochures, booklets, pamphlets; web-based products over the internet; and multimedia products such as national observances which require Under Secretary of Defense Personnel & Readiness-level coordination and approval.
  • Researches, writes, coordinates, and implements comprehensive communications plans in support of DEOMI's mission, priorities, policies, programs, initiatives, and communication plan that are complex and critical to mission accomplishment.
  • Serves as DEOMI's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) monitor. Coordinates response with respective Institute departments and ensures timely answers to FOIA requests in accordance with established DoD and DHRA guidelines. Works closely with the Enterprise FOIA representative.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Maintain and manage social media accounts for an organization including content development, timely sharing, and meaningful engagement.
  • Manages and coordinates media coverage of an organizations events.
  • Prepares and disseminates press releases, feature articles, and other audiovisual and web-based media to the international, national, and local media as required.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: 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.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Communications and Media
  • Creative Thinking
  • Problem Solving


Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

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