Public Affairs Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Nashville, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Public Affairs Office in Nashville, Tennessee. The position plans, directs, executes, and evaluates the public affairs program to communicate complex information about U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of the Army programs, responsibilities, and activities. It serves as Public Affairs Advisor to the Emergency Operations Manager and carries out public information duties related to emergency operations and military mobilization activities of the District. The specialist advises the District Commander, senior management, and leaders of serviced divisions, offices, or projects on public affairs matters; maintains effective relationships with news media; develops procedures for public information about possible adverse situations; manages and reviews District website content; and oversees District external and internal communications using relevant technology and platforms.

Requirements

• Meet the eligibility requirements of an applicable employment authority category; the announcement specifies current USACE employees with competitive status.
• One year of specialized experience independently preparing multimedia information materials; developing speeches for high-level officials, stakeholders, or public entities; reviewing communication products for consistency; conducting research; and writing speeches related to mission areas while conveying accurate, current information to the public in various formats. The specialized experience is at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, execute, and evaluate the overall public affairs program to communicate complex information about U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of the Army programs, responsibilities, and activities.
• Serve as Public Affairs Advisor to the Emergency Operations Manager and carry out public information duties associated with emergency operations and District military mobilization activities.
• Provide advice and authoritative recommendations to the District Commander, senior management, and heads of serviced divisions, offices, or projects on public affairs matters.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, regional, national, and international news media.
• Develop and maintain procedures for informing the public about possible adverse situations, including environmental, safety, and security matters.
• Manage and review District website content and recommend content to District staff.
• Manage comprehensive external and internal communication programs for the District using relevant technology and communication platforms.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized, up to 25%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed