SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in the PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE (PAO) of COMNAVREG SE JAX.
Major duties
You will direct public information, community relations, and command information programs to ensure conformance with policies and procedures. You will identify communication needs to develop informational materials that inform audiences of the agencies policies, programs, services, and activities. You will supervise employees in the execution of public affairs matters. You will maintain effective relationships with representatives of the local and national media as well as military and civilian personnel at all levels of the command and other activities. You will edit the works of written material for internal or external publication or speaking.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Managing oversight of day to day responsibilities and manning requirements for public affairs team; 2) Providing policy development, implementation, and execution in support of public affairs communication strategies, missions, goals, and objectives; 3) Building and maintaining close working relationships with key influencers of various trade and professional associations; 4) Providing communication counsel and public affairs leadership in editing and releasing of informational materials such as press releases, videos, photographs, stories, interviews, speeches, key leader talking points, etc. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position is sedentary, with some walking, bending, negotiating shipboard ladders and aircraft, light lifting, night and weekend work. Travel is required to periodically visit commands within the Commander's AOR to help establish public affairs programs, conduct liaison and training, and to respond to emergent situations. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is normally conducted in an office setting; however, incumbent may be required to inspect field sites. Exposure to inclement weather conditions, as well as areas infested with snakes and reptiles may also be factors of the work environment. May occasionally wear protective equipment, including respirators, hearing protection, and various types of protective clothing during walk-through surveys/inspections. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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