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Summary About the Position: This position is a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist is located at the U.S Army SPEC OPS Fort Liberty, NC. Responsibilities Reviews article, book manuscripts, graphic presentation, videos, photograms, web-based communication for security. Oversees and reviews the preparation and publication of the internal headquarters journal, including magazine articles, reporting on technical progress, and agency and employees' achievements. Serves as approval authority for various written materials produced by members of the command. Writes a variety of articles, news releases and speeches to convey information and clarify organization's operations for varying external and internal audiences via publication in magazines, newsletters, websites, etc. Manages and performs oversight of section personnel in the areas of community relations, media relations, command information, plans and social media for the Command and ensures effective, synchronized communications with priorities. Coordinates and supervises staff production priorities based upon planned communication efforts in graphic design, multi-media productions and web-based presences within established deadlines. Develops communication plan supporting overall campaign effort including fact sheets, news releases, feature articles, media relations, graphic design and other materials for traditional use and public distribution. Supervises performance of personnel on a daily basis, manages staff annual performance and developmental goals over a yearly and long-term perspective. Conducts the public affairs program for the Major Army Command, with responsibility for planning, developing, and communicating the organization's programs, policies, and activities to the internal and external populations. Formulates budgetary requirements for near-and short-term applications for the Public Affairs Program. Responsible for office budget preparation and execution to support Deputy Director Public Affairs operations and activities. 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees People with Disabilities, Schedule A 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. Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in 1) Overseeing, coordinating and directing media relations, command information, social media and community relations special projects; 2) Writing plans and guidance to establish guidelines and policies for use within the organization or by subordinate public affairs offices; 3) Presenting oral and or written information to internal and external audiences to provide shared understanding of public affairs guidance and concepts of operation; 4) Responding to requests for guidance in public affairs matters from members of the command and from the field, as well as respond to requests for information from members of Congress, news media representatives, and the public; 5) Applying principles, methods, and techniques of all forms of mass and interpersonal communications media when developing, executing, and evaluating public affairs plans, policies, and practices. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and Media Leadership Public Affairs Policies and Procedures 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-12). 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. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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) Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist 22 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. This is a TERM NTE 13 months position. Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 months. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. "Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position."