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Commander, Navy Installations PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will coordinate events (e.g., tours, media activities) to represent an installation and command personnel in civil or public affairs and community relations. You will plan and implement community outreach initiatives to promote understanding of the command's public affairs program. You will arrange for agency representatives to speak at local cultural, educational, fraternal, civic, and service groups. You will develop written materials which transmit information concerning the nature and purpose of the organization's programs. You will manage an organizations' website and social media presence including the scheduling and positing of articles, photos, videos, and informational updates. You will manage the command's media presence including collaboration on the collection, development, scheduling and positing of articles, photos, videos, and informational updates to inform the public about the base and its mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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) Producing written information for audiences with different levels of understanding; 2) Presenting information orally in a logical, clear, and concise manner; and 3) Disseminating information between the Installation and local community. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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. Education Applicants may meet the specialized experience with the following education: Successful completion of 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., if related, or a combination of graduate education and specialized experience equivalent to 100% of the total requirement. Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is usually performed sitting at a desk, in news conferences, briefings, meetings, etc.; or riding in an automobile or public transportation. There may be occasional brief visits to industrial or construction sites, parks or forests, waterfront piers and areas, military equipment test sites, etc.; however, no special physical demands are involved in performing the work. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of office settings or commercial vehicles such as planes, trains, buses or automobiles. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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