Summary
About the Position: Serve as a Public Affairs Specialist for the US Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Public Affairs Office in Nashville, TN.
Duties
Plan, direct, execute, and evaluate the overall public affairs program to convey complex information concerning U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Department of Army programs, responsibilities, and activities.
Serve as Public Affairs Advisor to the Emergency Operations Manager and carries out public information duties associated with emergency operations and military mobilization activities of the District.
Provide advice and authoritative recommendations to the District Commander, senior management, and the heads of serviced divisions, offices, or projects on all matters relating to the public affairs program.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, regional, national, and international news media.
Develop and maintain procedures for informing the public regarding any possible adverse situations, e.g., environmental, safety, and security.
Manage and review District web site content and provides recommendations to District staff on content.
Manage a comprehensive external and internal communication programs, for the District, utilizing relevant technology and communication platforms.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.