SUPERVISORY STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.

The incumbent serves as the Director of the Corporate Communication Division, a senior advisor to the Chief of Staff and agency Director regarding the internal and external exchange of information, informational policy, and overall agency coordinator for protocol and special events.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: 1.

Advising senior officials on daily operations of an organization (e.g. crisis communication, internal communication, public affairs, and protocol). 2. Managing correspondence and reports. 3.

Expertise in planning, executing, and overseeing multiple programs (planning, communications, protocol, and message development (such as speeches, headquarters messages, public affairs guidance, and talking points).

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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.

If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission..

A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin.

It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters.

Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible".

Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level.

If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Major Duties:

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Develops and implements strategic communication plans to support PFPA initiatives and objectives.

The incumbent drafts speeches and talking points for PFPA Senior Executives and DoD senior officials.

Assigns special assignments and project to subordinates and ensure work is accomplished in a timely manner and meets the overall intent.

Manages the policies, development, execution, and maintenance of the agency's three websites (internet, intranet, and extranet) with respect to disseminating information within PFPA and to local law enforcement organizations, security agencies, Military Departments, and the general public.

Attends workshops, webinars, and courses to stay updated on the latest communication tools and techniques.