Public Affairs Specialist

Description:

Duties

• You will serve as the Public Affairs Officer.
• You will plan, develop, and implement strategic marketing and public affairs program of the Command and its Branch Health Clinic.
• You will manage and direct the Public Affairs Program and serve as a special assistant to the Command in public affairs matters.
• You will prepare and distribute Command news releases, feature stories, and social media campaigns.
• You will manage the Command information program keeping assigned military staff and civilian employees informed about the Navy and significant national and international events, instructions and policy decisions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• In accordance with BUMEDINST 6220.9B, all personnel, including direct and indirect care providers, administrators, ancillary services, volunteers, students, and others who may come in contact with patients, must receive influenza vaccine.
• The incumbent must, as a condition of employment, be immunized on an annual basis against influenza.