PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Duties You will serve as a PULIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in the PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTORATE, COMNAVSURFLANT, NORFOLK, VA. You will formulate, implement and supervise all media relations, community relations and internal communication programs. You will lead and manage a robust public affairs program with responsibility for strategy, planning, executing and evaluating the most difficult and complex local, national, and international media relations programs and strategies. You will serve as a public affairs technical authority, interpret broad, general policy statements. You will receive, evaluate, research, author responses and respond to requests from local, national and international news media for a wide variety of information requests. You will create and edit Public Affairs (PA) products, which are widely disseminated to reach external (i.e., public affairs press releases for public events. You will respond to public requests for information, materials and photographs, and disseminates those products or refers requests to the appropriate source. You will participate with and represent the Public Affairs Officer and Executive Leadership in major program developments and policy-making decisions to determine expected external and internal public affairs impact. You will serve as an official spokesman at the scene of accidents/incidents or when responding to media queries. You will plan, research, review for technical and factual accuracy, and write news and feature releases for external (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn) and internal media (unclassified and classified command homepages). You will participate with management in major program developments and policy-making decisions to determine expected external and internal public affairs impact. You will establish and maintain direct contact with officials of area city governments and chamber of commerce officials in support of various on-going and planned public affairs projects. You will manage the Community Relations budget for activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience planning community and internal audience relation activities for the military.
Experience managing community relations, marketing and journalism, including media requirements and developing a wide variety of informational materials that increase communication with the military commands various populaces.
Experience producing written materials regarding community relations issues, activities and events at a military Command (i.e. fact sheets, memorandums, letters, news articles, programs, and press releases).
Experience applying knowledge of military protocol, customs, traditions and procedures, including a thorough understanding of standard Navy directives and policies to serve as a protocol expert and to ensure routine or unique protocol events are executed per law, directives and customs.
Experience monitoring and reviewing the quality and process of work performed by assigned subordinate personnel, setting all expectation, and scheduling.
Experience and skill in developing and/or interpreting policy and providing staff level advisory program guidance.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education There is no education substitution at this grade level. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials . click apply for full job details

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