SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Summary This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will serve as the Multimedia Division Chief, providing operations and media product management, policy execution and procedural guidance unique to service element multi-media products in support of the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, and Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, Department of the Army and Department of Defense messages, themes and stories. Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-1035-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides operations and media product management, policy execution and procedural guidance unique to service element multi-media products in support of the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, and Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA), Department of the Army and Department of Defense messages, themes and stories. Oversees initial planning, assignment and review of all products to ensure adequacy, completeness and conformance with pertinent policies and communication objectives. Collaborates with clients and partners through meetings and consultations to identify and validate requirements and desired outcomes. Responsible for developing and executing (in concert with OCPA and the Army Production Directorate) strategic communication initiatives through multimedia and video products that are aligned with U.S. Army priorities, lines of effort, communication plans, playbooks, communication campaigns, and associated public affairs guidance and communication plans. Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of communications plans and advises the client and management if efforts should be discontinued, emphasis changed or coverage expanded to achieve organizational communication objectives. Performs the full range of first-level supervisory duties and responsibilities. Reviews and analyzes manpower, training, quality control, and other administrative programs within the division and recommends or implements changes or enhancements that demonstrate measurable efficiencies and/or quality improvements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Providing public affairs counsel, develops and applies new approaches to the complex communication activity in Public Affairs. Planning and developing the communication of information programs, policies and actions concerning internal and public information issues to national and international, internal and external audiences. Developing public affairs plans and actions that use a variety of methods and techniques (such as written, audio, video, photography and multimedia products) to achieve communication goals. 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 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 All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): 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/ 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. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. 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.