About the Position: This position is located in the Defense Health Agency (DHA) under the policy guidance and direction of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for (Health Affairs) at FORT BELVOIR VIRGINIA.

Duties

Incumbent oversees, researches, plans, writes, executes and evaluates a wide number of communications plans, operations plans and community relations plans, with an emphasis on plans producing measurable results. Develop messaging, communications plans and supporting media and products for targeted audiences. Coordinate with DHA public affairs leaders on the dissemination of critical information and communications services, plans, activities, community relations initiatives and products. Message and Brand Synchronization - Coordinates with the marketing and education team at DHA Headquarters to ensure messages and products are disseminated to MTFs within the Network Office and provides feedback as appropriate. Provide input to multiple websites and oversees all social media platforms used by the MTFs under the Network Office. Review locally produced internal communications products to ensure a consistent HA/ MHS/ DHA message is delivered in multiple communications venues and outlets. Coordinate with the DHA Headquarters team for communications product support. Make recommendations concerning conflicting and divergent input from MTF staff, and other stakeholders within their area of responsibility to obtain a consensus position among differing viewpoints. Manage the Network Office communications planning programs, to include providing input into the MHS/ DHA Strategic Communication plan involving Network Military Treatment Facilities. Coordinate communications plans with local subject matter experts in order to disseminate information to a wide range of audiences. Direct multi-disciplinary team by planning work, setting priorities, gives expert advice, counsel, and/or instruction on marketing, sales, and administrative matters.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of parent Federal Agency / office to function effectively.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,").
• Tier 2: This position is designated as moderate risk involving Public Trust. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation including a credit check to determine suitability for Federal employment and/or the position.
• Sec. Clearance Level: Confidential. Executive Order 13526

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic 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 EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementReinstatementVeterans 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. To qualify for the GS-14 level, all applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience which includes: 1) serving as the public affairs point of contact managing a wide-ranging public affairs program by developing public affairs strategy, goals objectives, and priorities. 2) developing and maintaining effective communications with print and broadcast media representatives, 3) analyzing and evaluating impact and effectiveness of program communication plans, 4) providing initial review and guidance on long-range exercise, media, public service announcement, and social media plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Interpersonal SkillsMessage DeliveryPublic Affairs Policies and ProceduresWriting 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- 13).

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.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD60AG DHA CENTRAL NC MARKET DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk