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Summary This announcement is open to permanent Army candidates only. All other candidates should instead apply to this announcement CERD240255277224. About the Position: You will serve as a Public Affairs Specialist developing and implementing the District's media relations, public information, command information program, and public involvement programs. Responsibilities Analyze immediate and time-based public information, media relations, and community relations needs; and coordinate with internal customers and external partners to develop comprehensive communication plans. Manage exhibits program, including working with the Visual Information office to develop new exhibits, e.g., writing text, selecting photographs, and coordinating design. Write speeches and prepare audiovisual presentations and other briefing materials for District Engineers and senior command staff. Develop, write, and edit tailored informational materials designed to reach local, state, regional, and national audiences through social and traditional media, public outreach forums, and other community involvement methods. Support the District’s communications initiatives through facilitation of the Commander’s Communication Synchronization program involving comprehensive communications research, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts with stakeholders. 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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 (1) Writing or editing information materials for target audiences through traditional or non-traditional media, such as news and feature articles, press releases, speeches, social media posts, advisories and scripts; (2) Writing or implementing communication plans or guidance that entail sections such as key messages, talking points and Q&As; and (3) Performing media relations activities, such as facilitating media interviews, pitching to the media, or working with subject matter experts to respond to media queries. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and Media Multimedia Technologies Oral Communication Strategic Thinking Written Communication 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 Public Affairs & Communications Media Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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. Position may be filled as a Time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.