Public Affairs Specialist, Nf-04

Summary
It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties
Works under the general direction of the Director of IMCOM Public Affairs and G9 Branch Chief, who provide general guidance and establish overall program objectives and priorities.
Incumbent serves as a Public Affairs Specialist in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command with an emphasis on Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Activities. This individual is the lead staffing agent for Family and MWR observance communications planning including but not limited to: Gold Star observances; Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Military Family Appreciation Month; Month of the Military Child and National Military Appreciation Month; and Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Works closely with Program Managers and Directors to plan and execute communications support to commemorate events that inform, educate and raise awareness of quality-of-life initiatives executed by IMCOM G9. Responsible for developing and distributing a full range of communications products. Plans and executes communications strategies that inform and educate the general public and military audiences about Family and MWR programs and their value to both Army and Nation. Coordinate the dissemination of information supporting the command's communication objectives.
Initiates and maintains effective liaison with managerial, technical and other IMCOM personnel to provide open lines of communication and enhance the effectiveness of the IMCOM Public Affairs program.
Writes, reviews, and disseminates material in the format appropriate for the medium in which it is to appear, the audience for which it is designed, and the information objectives it is expected to achieve.
Researches, prepares, edits, and distributes information materials such as speeches, news releases, fact sheets, advisories, Public Affairs guidance, and feature and news stories and social media products on G9 activities to reach a wide audience through traditional and social media, public forums, official websites and other channels of communications. Contributes to, edits, and creates original content in the form of written, multimedia and photographic products in support of the command's official website and social media initiatives.
Captures and distributes photographic and video products in support of command information and strategic communications goals. When necessary, coordinates with outside activities for video and/or print production.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• A valid passport may be required for overseas travel

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. Possess progressive experience in broadcast journalism, marketing, public relations, or communications management which includes at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in skill and complexity to the next lower grade as follows:
-Demonstrated knowledge of the practice and techniques in planning, developing, and writing news stories, press releases, feature articles, or other public communications concerning a wide variety of topics.
- Possess experience in identifying the characteristics of target audiences and determining the most effective strategic communication techniques. - Experience with speaking regularly in public, delivering radio/TV news, or consistently interfacing with news media representatives.
- Skill in interviewing a variety of people and gathering information from many different sources.
- Skill in evaluating the news value of communication potential of visual material, to include utilization of social media or other web-based or multimedia products.
OR
Possess a combination of experience (listed above) and/or education in public relations, journalism, corporate communications or related field that equips the candidate with the knowledge to perform the duties of the position.
Education
If you would like for your education to be used to meet the minimum qualification, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.
Additional information

• A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may not be authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Please check out our application information kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs.
• The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Telework is not guaranteed, however you may be eligible based on current agency policy.

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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

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• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  
  • Resume
  
  Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
  • Other Document not Listed
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript
  
  Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.
  The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.
  Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
  Classified or government sensitive information
  Social Security Number (SSN)
  Photos of yourself
  Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
  Encrypted and digitally signed documents
  Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2412362829. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.
  It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they allow an acceptable amount of time prior to the close of a vacancy to create a USA Jobs account and complete the application process. All times displayed in this vacancy are based upon Eastern Standard Time (EST).
  If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, including screen shots which clearly display the error and time it occurred. Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis under limited circumstances.
  Agency contact information
  Carrie Johnson
  Phone
  000-000-0000
  Email
  carrie.j.johnson10.naf@army.mil
  Address
  CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ
  DO NOT MAIL
  Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
  US
  Next steps
  Referred applicants will be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring official for selection consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Resume

Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
• Other Document not Listed
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.
The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.
Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2412362829. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they allow an acceptable amount of time prior to the close of a vacancy to create a USA Jobs account and complete the application process. All times displayed in this vacancy are based upon Eastern Standard Time (EST).
If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, including screen shots which clearly display the error and time it occurred. Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis under limited circumstances.
Agency contact information
Carrie Johnson
Phone
000-000-0000
Email
carrie.j.johnson10.naf@army.mil
Address
CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
US
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