Public Affairs Specialist

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic DIB & MRTFB in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Letterkenny Army Depot, Commanders Staff Public Affairs Office, servicing as the Public Affairs Team Representative in the execution of both internal and external public relations. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Develops, directs, reviews and accomplishes comprehensive public information, community relations and command information programs. Represents Commander at service and community meetings, participating as an active member in community and social service organizations in the authority to disseminate factual information concerning the installation, its policies and programs. Serve a principal action officer for Legislative Liaison by providing factual timely replies to written and telephonic inquiries from Members of Congress, their Committees and Staff. Writes and edits responses for accuracy, tone, clarity, format, grammar and prose. Serves as editor of the depot's newsletter with responsibility for all elements involved in producing the publication in conformance to the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Department of Army and Department of Defense Guidelines. Provides guidelines and assistance to personnel providing voluntary services to the newsletter as writers, photographs and illustrators. Operates desktop computer and desktop publishing software when preparing articles, news releases, and correspondence. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 includes: assisting with writing news articles for newsletters, and news media to convey information; advising on public issues, operational programs, and communication policies; and assisting with developing layouts in publications and articles. OR Education: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination 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 second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Salaire : $85,447 – $111,087/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/

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