Summary About the Position: Serves as Liaison Specialist and Unit Public Affairs Representative in the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) under the general supervision and direction of the SRU Deputy to the Commander. Responsible for planning, evaluating, developing, coordinating and personally overseeing all aspects of the liaison program for the SRU. Responsibilities Plans, directs, and assists the arrangement, coordination, and execution of programs and events for the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) and other tenant activities. Works with Public Affairs Offices (PAO) from Regional Health Command (RHC), Naval Support Activity Bethesda, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Plans and executes activities relating to visits of high-level leaders and foreign dignitaries. Develops plans for official and social visits and functions. Interfaces with Travel Coordinator and other offices to arrange transportation and flights for visitors. Prepares policies and procedures governing all facets of planning for official and social events. Plans, coordinates, and carries out ceremonies for retirements, awards, promotions, and transfer of authority. Attends social and official events to oversee activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Plan and coordinate visits/itineraries for distinguished visitors or official events, AND 2. Create content for online media and print channels (i.e. facebook, twitter, Instagram, Flickr), AND 3. Create or edit articles, press releases, news stories or photo submissions.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire