Public Affairs Specialist

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as Public Affairs Specialist, with scope of responsibility encompassing Public Affairs.

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Duties

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• Assists in developing and disseminating written, audio, and visual communication products for dissemination through print and electronic media.
• Serves as command representative in the community to include the local Fort Bragg communities, veteran/military service organizations, academia to inform them about the Army generally and Army Special Operations specifically
• Coordinates with other staff sections to provide proactive support to command-wide planning and operational efforts.
• Assists with research, develops and staffs responses to routine media queries, and assists in coordinating long-term media projects such as book, movie, or documentary requests

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• TDY travel is required 10% of the time.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Must obtain and maintain the requirements for each Cyber work role at the assigned proficiency level.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Position requires employee to perform after-hours duty as on-call PAO, requiring the employee to carry a mobile communication device and be available to report to duty within one hour of being notified, as determined by the director.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: O ne year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Developed and disseminated written, visual, and multimedia communication products to support command information objectives, managed official social media platforms, assisted with communication plans, and recommended communication methods to effectively inform internal and external audiences about organizational missions and programs, 2) Supported media relations by researching and preparing press releases, media responses, public affairs guidance, and senior leader briefing materials; coordinating media requests; reviewing content for operational security and policy compliance 3) Represented the command during community engagement activities by coordinating special events, supporting outreach initiatives with military, government, academic, and community organizations, and assisting subordinate units in developing communication strategies that aligned with command priorities, and 4) Collaborated with command staff to develop public affairs plans, communication guidance, taskers, and planning documents.

Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree

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

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

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary periodduring which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Public Affairs Career Field position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Advanced in Hire may be authorized.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced leave may be authorized.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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