Public Affairs Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation subsidies

On-site daycare

Fitness center

Parking

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Public Affairs professional in St. Louis to advise program and project managers on public reactions to proposed policies and to develop communication strategies for diverse audiences.

You will collaborate with the public affairs officer to create materials and enhance understanding of agency policies. Responsibilities include coordinating presentations, evaluating information programs, and representing the District in meetings to ensure policy clarity.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes writing informational materials such as news releases, fact sheets, brochures, and speeches.
• Preparing and conducting audio-visual presentations; developing and maintaining effective communications with print and broadcast media.
• Analyzing and evaluating impact and effectiveness of program communication plans.

Responsibilities

• Advises program and project managers on public reaction to proposed policies and controversial issues, recommending changes to public involvement programs.
• Develops and implements communication strategies, public involvement plans, and materials to enhance understanding among publics.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of information programs and strategies used to inform the general public.
• Coordinates and facilitates public presentations during public meetings and assists in developing and writing those presentations.
• Represents the District at meetings to ensure the District's policy is understood.

Skills

Writing materials

Public presentations

Media relations

Policy communication

Job description

Duties

• Advises program/and project managers on issues relating to potential public reaction to proposed policies and highly controversial issues, recommending policy or procedural changes to the applicable public involvement program.
• Develops and implements, in coordination with the public affairs officer, communication strategies, public involvement plans, programs and other materials to enhance understanding among the various publics involved.
• Evaluates effectiveness of information programs and strategies used to inform the general public.
• Makes or arranges for project officials to make public presentations during public meetings and assists in the development and writing of those presentations.
• Represents the District at meetings to ensure the District's policy is understood.

Duties

• Advises program/and project managers on issues relating to potential public reaction to proposed policies and highly controversial issues, recommending policy or procedural changes to the applicable public involvement program.
• Develops and implements, in coordination with the public affairs officer, communication strategies, public involvement plans, programs and other materials to enhance understanding among the various publics involved.
• Evaluates effectiveness of information programs and strategies used to inform the general public.
• Makes or arranges for project officials to make public presentations during public meetings and assists in the development and writing of those presentations.
• Represents the District at meetings to ensure the District's policy is understood.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a valid State motor vehicle operator's license that must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• The duties of this position require occasional temporary duty (TDY) travel.

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

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• 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

Minimum Qualifications NH-03

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes writing informational materials such as news releases, fact sheets, brochures, and speeches; preparing and conducting audio-visual presentations; developing and/or maintaining effective communications with print and broadcast media representatives; analyzing and/or evaluating impact and effectiveness of program communication plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH/02GS-11).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Lambert International Airport and Amtrak are within close proximity. Transportation subsidies are available for mass transit users. Parking fees range from $2-6 per day. There is a 1% city earnings tax charged to all who live or work in the St. Louis City limits. Our building offers on-site daycare, a fitness center, banking, and dining facilities.

• This is a pay banded position. The NH-03 band encompasses grades GS-12 through GS-13 under the General Schedule (GS) system.
• 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 may require 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
• This is a Public Affairs 22 Career Program position aligned under the Public Affair, Inspector General, Legal, Learning, Archives, & Relations/ Communications (PILLAR) Career Management Directorate.
• 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.

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:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.