Public Affairs Specialist (Digitial Communications) NH-1035-03

Full TimeMD-ABERDEENHQ ATEC
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Public Affairs (PAO)

Job Summary

 
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).
 
WHAT IS ATEC?

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future, from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., visit: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.
 
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PLACE OF WORK: This position is located in the ATEC Strategic Communications Office with duty at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. 
 
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*Control Point Statement: The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The band NH-03 is equal to the former GS-12 Step 01 through GS-13 step 10. ATEC uses salary control points to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $129,591 including locality.

Job Responsibilities

  • Digital Communications Strategy: Develop and implement strategies for communicating ATEC’s critical functions via digital and social media platforms, ensuring clarity about ATEC’s vital mission of supporting the Warfighter.
  • Content Creation and Coordination: Create and oversee the development of informational products for public outreach, including news releases, fact sheets, feature articles, and other public affairs materials.
  • Social Media Management: Plan and manage ATEC’s social media presence across platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other emerging digital media. Ensure content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with ATEC’s public affairs goals.
  • Visual Media Production: Serve as a lead for visual content creation, including photography, video production, and graphic design to support ATEC’s digital content and multimedia needs.
  • Community Engagement: Enhance public understanding of ATEC’s work by engaging local, national, and international audiences through digital storytelling, online campaigns, and social media outreach. Monitor and respond to audience inquiries and comments.
  • Strategic Guidance: Advise senior leaders on sensitive issues related to public perception, providing expert recommendations on the communication of complex and controversial topics.
  • Program Assessment: Implement mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of digital and social media efforts. Continuously analyze content performance and optimize strategies for increased engagement and reach.
  • Event Coordination and Public Speaking: Plan and coordinate special events, programs, and initiatives to support ATEC’s mission. Prepare speeches, talking points, and briefings for senior leadership for high-visibility events such as change-of-command ceremonies, congressional presentations, and community outreach.

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

Public Affairs Series 1035, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/public-affairs-series-1035/ 

If this position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience, and you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package, or you will be rated ineligible.

If this position requires a job-related license or certificate, you MUST submit a copy of your license or certificate upon request, or you will be rated ineligible.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

1. Digital Communication and Social Media Expertise. Extensive experience in digital communication strategies, social media management (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.), and staying up-to-date with social media trends, technologies, and research/analytic tools. Skilled at creating digital content for various formats, including websites, blogs, social media, and printed materials, with a deep understanding of platform-specific audiences and engagement.
2. Digital Design and Photography Proficiency. Proficient in digital photography, graphic design, and design/publishing software, such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
3. Strong Writing and Editing Skills. Expertise in writing and editing content for diverse formats, including news releases, articles, speeches, and social media posts for specialized and general audiences. Committed to producing error-free media content and capable of capturing high-quality photographs and videos with a digital camera.
4. Online Public Relations. Experienced at managing online public relations efforts, responding to audience feedback, and addressing inquiries from diverse groups. Creative, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
 

 

Your resume may be submitted in any format and will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position based on the evaluation criteria described above. 

 

For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e. hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. 

 

If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualifications determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

 

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

 

You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. 

 

Conditions of Employment

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • A trial/probationary period may be required.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Multiple positions may be filled using this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click here. When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service(IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit here for more information.
  • The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.
  • Teleworking may be offered in accordance with the current command policy. 
  • Remote work is not authorized.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the duration of your employment.
  • This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 5% of time.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-civilian-careers@army.mil