About the Position: This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be considered for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement # CEDD-26-12837474-IMP. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details. Recruitment incentives may be offered to highly qualified candidates.
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 Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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 a public affairs program on the development of presentations and message points for key issues; and 2) providing input for a media services program to include media response procedures, media spokesperson services and/or e-technology support. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. 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).
Provide input to the District Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and assist in conducting the Commander's public affairs program.
Prepare and/or coordinate with subject matter experts on the development of presentations and message points for key issues and enhance staff and employee situation awareness of key issues through a variety of command products.
Assist the PAO in overseeing the District command information program in the development and management of appropriate e-technology and traditional systems to keep employees situationally-aware and informed.
Provide input to the PAO in managing the District's media services program to include media response procedures, media spokesperson training, traditional media services, and e-technology support features.
Provide input to the PAO in overseeing the development of public information materials to include traditional media as well as e-technology and Internet products.
Represent the District as an active member and officer in various community and social service organizations with the authority to disseminate factual information concerning the District, its policies and programs.