Summary About the Position: You would work under the supervision of the Regional Public Affairs Director for the North Atlantic Division (NAD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Functions as the NAD Deputy Director of Public Affairs. In this role, is responsible for providing advice and assistance in the development and evaluation of command-wide public affairs plans, programs and products with an emphasis on multimedia storytelling and represents the Regional Public Affairs Director in his/her absence. Responsibilities Manage multimedia communication; develops, reviews, and produces innovative communication materials — such as data visualization, infographics, command messages, fact sheets, brochures, briefing slides, posters, and multimedia presentations. Independently research, plan, design and execute a world wide web outreach program in conjunction with agency partners. Establish policies and processes for efficient web content management of the NAD site. Integrate digital media elements into communication strategy and public affairs plans. Provide advice and assistance in planning, organizing, and directing — on a regional level — public affairs and communication strategy in support of USACE missions, projects, programs, and strategies. Review objectives and issues with supervisor, senior Division managers and leaders for clarification and to ensure all NAD Public Affairs communication-related objectives are consistent with the Commander’s intent and objectives. Assist with developing messages and campaigns on NAD topics as they relate to USACE, overall Army, Department of Defense (DoD), and national policies. Evaluate the success of the communication strategy, identifying causes or reasons for misunderstanding or indifference. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Experience Required for GS-13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; (1) Developing/designing, reviewing, and producing innovative multimedia communication materials such as data visualization, infographics, and photo-/video-based materials (2) Writing and/or editing articles, speeches, or news to convey information on a programs operations or activities for specialized audiences and/or the general public and (3) Developing communication plans, public affairs guidance, and/or communication policies for a program (4) Briefing the media and the community on the organizations programs and projects. Your experience must be clearly evident in your resume to be considered for this position. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral Communication Partnering Public Affairs Policies and Procedures Writing Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation incentive may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized Advance Leave Accrual may be authorized