About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: Functions as a senior Public Affairs Specialist, assigned to the New York District's Public AffairsOffice, responsible for planning and coordinating the dissemination of internal and externalinformation relating the operations and activities associated with the missions, programs and projectsof the District.
QualificationsWho 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 Civilian Employees of the Command Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 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 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 1) Assisting in researching and analyzing public opinion and news media trends to support the development of communication strategies. AND 2) Developing and editing informational materials, such as articles, web content, and presentations, ensuring they are suitable for the intended audience and meet established deadlines. AND 3) Preparing initial drafts of news releases, feature articles, and other materials for dissemination to the news media. 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: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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).
Major DutiesPlans and coordinates the dissemination of internal and external information concerning District missions, programs, projects, operations, and activities.Develops public-affairs plans and communication strategies to inform and educate the general public and targeted audiences.Produces public-affairs communication products, including briefings, news releases, newsletters, flyers, brochures, exhibits, web content, social-media content, photographs, video, and other promotional materials.Researches topics, conducts interviews and field visits, and writes, edits, designs, and proofs public-affairs materials for publication.Executes public-outreach and public-involvement activities; coordinates information release with leadership and stakeholders; and responds to public and media inquiries.Serves as an on-call duty officer for media queries during non-duty hours and may serve as the acting Public Affairs Officer/chief when the supervisor is unavailable.