PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVFAC OSF seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to support the Public Affairs Office. You will assist senior leaders, coordinate internal and external information programs, and advise public affairs officers on communications strategies to advance NAVFAC missions.

You will develop and prepare informational materials, respond to media inquiries, and create campaigns across multi-channel formats to explain NAVFAC programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-12 or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience.
• Experience planning, developing, and executing a comprehensive public affairs program for an organization.
• Ability to provide strategic communications advice to senior leadership and manage complex public relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and Deputy Director for Public Affairs and Communication.
• Oversee NAVFAC's internal and external information program.
• Advise lower echelon public affairs officers on public and employee information matters.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs program management

Media relations

Senior leadership advisory

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in the Public Affairs Office of NAVFAC OSF.

Duties

You will assist the Director and Deputy Director for Public Affairs and Communication in the oversight, direction, and management of NAVFAC's internal and external information program. You will act as an advisor to NAVFAC lower echelon public affairs officers on matters pertaining to public and employee information, and provides support and reach-back as required to ensure mission accomplishment. You will maintain effective working relationships with officials of various trade associations, news media, Navy and Marine Corps affiliated organizations, veteran groups, and Department of Defense personnel. You will formulate communication strategies, guidance, and policies to enhance public and employee understanding, support and acceptance of NAVFAC programs and/or activities. You will research and develop informational materials and communication campaigns for release of information to audiences through a variety of channels. You will respond to media requests for information of both a routine or time sensitive nature. You will create new or adapt or modify accepted communications campaign formats to reach a target audience with a specific message. You will prepare content/materials that explain/describe the NAVFAC mission of accomplishments, policies, programs and initiatives. You will prepare content/materials that include news releases, web content, audio, video, social media, fact sheets, feature stories, briefing cards, contract announcements, etc

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Experience independently planning, developing, and executing a comprehensive public affairs program for an organization. 2) Providing strategic communications advice to senior leadership and managing complex and sensitive public relations issues. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Additional Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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