Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serves as lead Public Affairs Specialist in the Media Relations Branch of the Public Affairs Office, III Corps and Fort Cavazos, Texas.

Duties

Has responsibility for the content, accuracy, format, and distribution of informational products for public dissemination nationally, regionally, and material used in public communication. Making analytical judgments to deviate from standard practices in targeting informational products and messages to specific audiences and readerships. Provides guidance to assist public affairs personnel and commanders of subordinate activities in dealing with local issues. Performs Corps level reviews and clears articles and speeches prepared for public release by command authors. Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding the media marketing program to ensure that resources are available to maintain an aggressive, pro-active effort and to keep management informed about current media interests. Monitors contents of print and broadcast news media to keep top managers aware of current media interests that could impact on the timing and direction of Command decisions. Accomplishes necessary coordination with Department of the Army (DA), Department of Defense (DoD), Forces Command (FORSCOM), and other major commands on public affairs policies and procedures. Organizes and conducts conferences and other training functions to keep personnel current on policies and practices.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• The duties of this position may require the incumbent to carry a cell phone and be on call based on the needs of the organization.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Position requires to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

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 VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in media relations, public affairs, or journalism within a military or government context. Utilize writing, editing, and verbal communication techniques to tailor messages for different audiences and platforms. Maintain relationships with media professionals, stakeholders, and community leaders. Organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Using media monitoring and analysis tools, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communication CounselCommunications and MediaMessage DevelopmentPublic 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-11).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FU-W0VCAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT CAVAZOS DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk