PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

US Army Corps of Engineers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Public Affairs Office in Nashville, TN, seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to support communications, media relations and public affairs initiatives. The position is permanent and located in Nashville, TN.

Responsibilities include developing outreach materials, coordinating with media, and supporting the division's public information missions. Applicants must meet USA Hire requirements and may be subject to special employment

Job description

Position Overview/Duties
About the Position: Serve as a Public Affairs Specialist for the US Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Public Affairs Office in Nashville, TN.

Announcement Type
USAJOBS
Position Type
Permanent
Locations (City, State)
Nashville, Tennessee
Position Overview/Duties
About the Position: Serve as a Public Affairs Specialist for the US Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Public Affairs Office in Nashville, TN.
Other Conditions And Requirements
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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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) Public Affiars Career Program position aligned under the 22 Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay. 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. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%). Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire