About the Position: Serve as a Public Affairs Specialist for the Medical Readiness Command and subordinate activities in the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) responsible for the dissemination of information relating to the MRC and subordinate activities through news media, i.e. news releases, fact sheets, newsletters, and broadcast spots that increase communication with various publics. This position is with the Medical Readiness Command Pacific located at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii.

Duties

Serve as the Public Affairs Specialist for the Medical Readiness Command Pacific responsible for the dissemination of information through the news media. Inform and educate various targeted publics about the mission, programs, and activities of the region. Serve as the official spokesperson for the region when dealing with the media or other audiences. Answer queries from the media of a sensitive nature. Execute effective public information programs to ensure the timely and accurate release of information and response to media inquiries. Ensure appropriate information is received, developed, and distributed to various media representatives and outlets. Develop innovative approaches in communicating agency programs and releasing information.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 20 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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.

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-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 EligibleVeterans 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: executing timely and accurate public information programs; preparing written and oral correspondence for dissemination through a variety of news media; and advising leadership on public affairs developments and issues to include potential public reaction to proposed programs. 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 MediaCreativity and InnovationPublic 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 M1-W08SAA REGIONAL HEALTH COMMAND-PACIFIC DO NOT MAIL Honolulu, HI 96859 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk