PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST - Department of Defense : Job Details

DutiesPlans, directs, and oversees execution of a national campaign to publicize complex information concerning programs, research on program-related areas, responsibilities, and activities.Advises leadership, senior staff, military, and civilian employees on matters pertaining to public information.Assists in the development, management, and implementation of a strategic plan that promotes name recognition and enhances image as a leader in the provision of enterprise cloud services.Directs, establishes, and cultivates mutually beneficial, synergistic working relationships with members of the print and broadcast news media, trade publications, associations, and other specialized groups.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.This is a drug testing position. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience in planning and managing programs, special projects, and initiatives with responsibility for researching, planning, executing, and evaluating complex public affairs operations, programs, policies, and strategies of significant importance and which affect functional areas and multiple organizational levels.Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. EducationThere is no substitution of education for thequalifying experienceat the GG-14 grade levelAdditional informationThis position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system. If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.A three-year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determinationIndividuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.Moving costs MAY be paid.The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. Please see this policy here.PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, CES Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.For more information on veterans' preference, click here.For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-###-#### for assistance.If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances. Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.You can preview the Questionnaire here:Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected]