Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for web content/social media for DEOMI. Establishes and maintains working relationships with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Public Affairs, the DHRA Public Affairs, and the 45th Space Wing Public Affairs Offices concerning all issues related to DEOMI. Responsibilities As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (SOCIAL MEDIA) at the GS-1035-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Advises and assists the Commandant and Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Directors, faculty, and staff on all public affairs matters. Serves as a web content/social media manager for DEOMI. Establishes and maintains working relationships with the the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Public Affairs, the Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) Public Affairs, and the 45th Space Wing (45 SW) Public Affairs Offices concerning all issues related to DEOMI. Increases public awareness of DEOMI's programs and benefits to the public. Uses critical thinking, communication concepts and strategies, risk analysis, and audience segmentation skills to recommend the best approach to each communication plan and published item. Briefs executive-level DoD, other governmental, international, national, and local officials concerning DEOMI's mission, programs, activities, and their impact. Manages and coordinates media coverage of DEOMI events. Maintains and manages the social media accounts for DEOMI, including content development, timely sharing, and meaningful engagement. Consistently monitors social media accounts and prepared to answer public inquiries and comments on social media. Serves as the social media manager/public affairs officer. Maintains and manages the DEOMI social media accounts and ensures content, posts, articles, and other published materials aligns with DEOMI's mission, priorities, policies, procedures, and other guidance as required. Designs communication products. Identifies, coordinates, and supervises the design, development, and production of print and multimedia products tailored to the specific needs of targeted audiences. Develops, produces, and markets informational products, including print, and products such as articles, brochures, booklets, pamphlets; web-based products over the internet; and multimedia products such as national observances which require Under Secretary of Defense Personnel & Readiness-level coordination and approval. Researches, writes, coordinates, and implements comprehensive communications plans in support of DEOMI's mission, priorities, policies, programs, initiatives, and communication plan that are complex and critical to mission accomplishment. Serves as DEOMI's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) monitor. Coordinates response with respective Institute departments and ensures timely answers to FOIA requests in accordance with established DoD and DHRA guidelines. Works closely with the Enterprise FOIA representative. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Maintaining and managing social media accounts for an organization including content development, timely sharing, and meaningful engagement. Managing and coordinating media coverage of an organizations events. Preparing and disseminating press releases, feature articles, and other audiovisual and web-based media to the international, national, and local media as required. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.