PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY RELATIONS)

About the company

You will serve as a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY RELATIONS) in the CONGRESSIONAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE - CODE 1160 of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.

Your tasks

• You will develop, update, and implement community relations plans that build external support and encourage community involvement with the Shipyard.
• You will collaborate with elected officials, government agencies, civic organizations, Navy commands, and other services to strengthen external communication.
• You will plan and execute command protocol and official visit programs, including itineraries, briefings, tours, transportation, security access, and escort coordination.
• You will support Emergency Command Center public affairs operations during drills and actual emergencies and fulfill required training responsibilities.
• You will represent the Shipyard Commander at local organization meetings, present command positions, and report relevant information to command leadership.
• You will write news releases, feature articles, and photo-captioned stories for military, civilian Navy, and internal communication platforms.
• You will compile reports, maintain public affairs and community relations activity databases, and prepare official correspondence and memoranda.

Requirements

GS-12: 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: planning, coordinating, or executing community relations, public information, protocol, or official visit programs through strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and/or event management to advance organizational programs and mission objectives. 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.