Public Affairs Specialist

Summary About the Position: Serve as a Public Affairs Specialist with the Public Affairs Office, Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE) located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The incumbent of this position will be responsible to design, initiate and execute programs and plans to communicate to internal and external audiences through local, regional, and national campaigns to enhance a better understanding of FCOE, Fort Sill and the total Armys contributions to the community and the nation. Responsibilities Manage the public web site to disseminate information in a variety of media formats (news, photos, audio, graphics and video) to an audience comprising Soldiers, civilians, and the general public. Develop communication plans by considering such items as specific topics or aspects to emphasize and the most effective method to use in communicating with intended audiences. Participate in the planning and execution of media operations and community relations programs to ensure they comply with the FCOE commander’s Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) goals and objectives. Review and check public affairs products including news releases, photographs, radio/TV scripts and broadcast releases, speeches, and magazine articles for security, accuracy, policy and propriety. Participate with management officials in planning an information program which will be an integral part of the administration of the installation. Authorized to sign for the Public Affairs Officer, to include approvals and confirmations. Attends post level meetings, briefings and seminars on behalf of the office. Maintain professional and productive relationships with representatives of the surrounding communities to keep them informed of activities that may affect them socially or economically. Develop and provide work direction, coordination, evaluation and planning for subordinate staff involved in public-information, internal information and community relations activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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: One year of specialized experience which includes the following: Provide support to the commander/senior level official in accomplishing all aspects of a strategic communications program; Participate in the planning and executing of command and public information activities about missions, policies, and activities of an assigned organization; Provide assessments of effectiveness of communication plans and events using research techniques, evaluating the results, and providing recommendations; Participate in the development and dissemination of promotional material and products to inform general and specialized publics or enhance their understanding of the command/organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Communication Counsel Communications and Media Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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) 22 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.