Public Affairs Specialist - job 2 of 2

SummaryAbout the Position: Serve as a Public Affairs Specialist primarily responsible for planning and executing the digital space for the Command Information Program for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District.Learn more about this agencyHelpDuties• Serve as a Baltimore District Storyteller through use of written stories and photography encompassing Associated Press style story and caption writing.• Provide content and context for publicly released informational materials.• Serve as a skilled photographer for Baltimore District projects, activities, and events that occur in the field environment. Manages online web content and accessibility requirements.• Assist with coordination of internal and external Baltimore District events, activities, and engagements.• Measure the effectiveness of communication impacts according to specific organizational goals and objectives.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.• Incumbent must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to 15% of the time.QualificationsWho 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.• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible• Re-employed Annuitant• Reinstatement• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 (1) Writing and editing information materials for target audiences through traditional or nontraditional media, such as written news stories, speeches, social media posts, media advisories and releases, and scripts; (2) Managing the accuracy and accessibility of Public-Facing Web Content; AND (3) Supporting Internal Communications planning and events management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).OREducation: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. [remove LL.B or J.D., if unrelated] in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: [insert applicable field(s) of study].ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:• Multimedia Technologies• Oral Communication• Strategic Thinking• Written CommunicationTime 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-07).EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Additional information• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.• One year trial/probationary period may be required.• Direct deposit of pay is required.• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.• This is a Public Affairs & Communications Media Career Field position.• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.• A Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position subject to agency determination.Read more• 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.RD-W2SD01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BALTIMOREDO NOT MAILBaltimore, MD 21203US