PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY OUTREACH MANAGER)

Summary You will serve as a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY OUTREACH MANAGER) in the FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE (Code N01P) of COMNAVSURFLANT. Responsibilities You will develop and execute comprehensive plans to enhance public awareness and favorability of the Surface Force through community outreach programs and initiatives. You will lead the planning and execution of special events, ceremonies, and public engagements that involve SURFLANT assets, personnel, and leadership. You will coordinate logistics, manage vendor relationships, and ensure that all events align with the commands public affairs objectives and enhance the Navy’s public image. You will manage the Community Relations budget for SURFLANT activities and units, including the preparation of annual budget requests and ensuring the proper allocation and use of funds You will provide formal outreach training to prospective Surface Group Commanders, Squadron Commodores, and Commanding/Executive Officers. You will assist the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and Deputy Public Affairs Officer (DPAO) in managing all media inquiries, coordinating responses, and ensuring that accurate and timely information is provided to the media. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a GS-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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 interpreting public affairs policies and instructions Experience developing community outreach programs, displaying strong communication skills, and effectively working with internal and external program stakeholders. Experience maintaining official websites, social media accounts, and/or content management systems for public affairs information dissemination Experience in social media, budgeting, media relations, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives. Experience writing speeches, news articles, and/or briefs to disseminate information. Experience coordinating internal personnel and resources for participation in community relations events. Experience displaying an understanding of military culture and community relations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 for this series/grade combination. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position is eligible for situational telework only. Position requires the individual to be available for on-call work for assignments as required by upper level management. 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. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.