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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

Location not specified

Salary

$76,463 - $99,404

per year

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing communications and public relations for a Navy installation, including creating news releases, organizing events, and advising leaders on media matters to build positive community ties.

A good fit would be someone with experience in public affairs, strong writing skills, and the ability to handle social media and photography in a fast-paced government setting.

It requires at least one year of relevant specialized experience at a mid-level professional role.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including public affairs support in communications, protocols, social media, and photography
  • Ability to develop, maintain, and release informational materials, news releases, and internal publications
  • Experience advising on handling problems related to command programs with potential media interest
  • Skill in managing public affairs programs and advising commanding officers on policies for goodwill and community relations
  • Proficiency in developing and coordinating special programs, events, and ceremonies
  • Capability to write articles and speeches for leadership and disseminate information to civil agencies
  • Participation in community meetings, briefings, staff meetings, and conferences as a planning representative

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in the Public Affairs Office of NAVSTA GTMO .

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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) Providing public affairs support in communications, protocols, social media, and photography; 2) Developing, maintaining and releasing informational materials, news release, and internal publications; and 3) Advising others on handling problems related to the command's programs with potential media interest.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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. Major Duties:

  • You will manage the public affairs program for the installation.
  • You will advise the Commanding Officer on policies and procedures designed to stimulate good will and foster community relations.
  • You will develop and coordinate special programs, events and ceremonies.
  • You will write articles and speeches for the Commanding officer.
  • You will disseminate information to appropriate civil agencies regarding functions of the installation.
  • You will serve as a planning representative and participate in community meetings, briefings, staff meetings, and conferences.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12908483-26-MEF