Public Affairs Specialist

Job summary

You will serve as a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST within NAVSAFECOM.

Major duties

You will work closely with the Public Affairs Officer and Command Subject Matter Experts to glean trend and hazard information from complex internal command and external analysis studies. You will create visual representations of strategic messaging to clarify complex issues. You will work with Directors to determine and communicate common trends from fleet assessment visits. You will develop both in-depth and researched products as well as simplified briefs and understands when each is appropriate for the particular topic and stakeholder. You will assist all Directorates in writing and updating safety risk policy and guidance to ensure the material is thorough and yet concisely written and easily understandable. You will assist the Public Affairs Officer in the implementation of strategic communications plans which link directly to the strategic messaging developed and aligned to command priorities and derived from data analysis.

Qualification

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) Developing strategic-level communications products such as talking points, articles and guidance documents for senior or executive leaders and other external audiences. 2) Developing and implementing strategic communication plans aligned with organizational goals, priorities or campaigns. 3) Preparing briefing materials, talking points or presentations for senior leaders to use in key leader engagements and other external audiences. 4) Working with subject matter experts, leaders or cross-functional teams to develop relevant and aligned messaging. 5) Identifying and extracting key issues and trends from complex information and converting them into actionable communications products. 6) Translating technical, operational, or analytical information into clear, understandable written and visual products for broad, non-technical audiences. 7) Creating or coordinating visual communication products, such as infographics, graphics and images, slide decks, charts, graphs or web-based content, using standard office, presentation or design software. 8) Supporting public affairs efforts for Navy, Marine Corps, DoD, or other large, complex organizations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Written Communication Oral Communication Communication Planning Communication Research Critical Thinking Decision Making This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.