Public Affairs Specialist

Naval Medical Command • Bremerton, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Affairs Specialist serves in the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery at NMRTC Bremerton, Washington. The role is the final approval authority for official command website and social media content, prepares and distributes public service information and announcements, evaluates external and community relations aspects of the public affairs program, and researches and writes articles for the official area newspaper in accordance with the Associated Press Style Guide and applicable Department of War instructions. The specialist also reviews articles submitted by NMRTC staff for publication in scientific reviews and journals for appropriateness, form, and substance.

This is a mission-essential position requiring the employee to support continuity of operations and completion of tasks designated essential by local or command decision. The position may require travel within and outside the continental United States, including to remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military and commercial aircraft. The employee must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entrance on duty.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience planning and coordinating external communications to promote an organization's mission and capabilities.
• Specialized experience researching and writing articles, news releases, or multimedia content for public distribution.
• Specialized experience monitoring and evaluating media coverage and public feedback using qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, ensure accuracy, and provide strategic program recommendations.
• Specialized experience planning and organizing workloads, including assigning and reviewing work of subordinate staff.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as final approval authority for official Command website and social media content in accordance with applicable directives.
• Prepare and disseminate public service information and announcements for appropriate community groups and organizations.
• Evaluate external and community relations aspects of the public affairs program to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Research and write articles for the official area newspaper in accordance with the Associated Press Style Guide and applicable Department of War instructions.
• Review articles submitted by NMRTC staff for publication in scientific reviews and journals for appropriateness, form, and substance.
• Ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and completion of tasks considered essential to the mission.
• Travel as required, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives, subject to funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

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