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The following Department of Defense Expeditionary Civilian (DoD-EC) Workforce positions available are: PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST. Volunteering to deploy gives civilians an extraordinary opportunity to use their capabilities, experience, and knowledge while directly supporting operations of national interest. Individuals can volunteer to fill critical functions supporting the U.S. Military in foreign locations, to include Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait & Qatar.

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Open & closing dates

02/24/2020 to 05/12/2021
Salary

$64,009 - $160,041 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 14
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Afghanistan
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Detail
Work schedule

Full-Time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 1035 Public Affairs
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Secret
Drug test

No
Announcement number

ST-10733049-20-BV
Control number

560661500

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You MUST be a Permanent, Current Department of Navy employee to be considered for a Defense Expeditionary Civilian (DoD-EC) Workforce position.
This is a Temporary Duty (TDY) assignment away from your parent command for up to 12 months with the right to return to your position of record or equivalent position in the same commuting area following your deployment.
Volunteers are deployed and paid at their current pay level plus applicable pay benefits, e.g., danger pay, post differential, night shift differential, Sunday premium pay, holiday pay, overtime, regardless of the position occupied.
Your normal work schedule is Sunday through Thursday; you will be working 10-hour days 6-1/2 to 7 days week.
This is an unaccompanied tour.
You will hold and maintain a security clearance at the level specified for the position.
You will be designated as Emergency-Essential (E-E) throughout the duration of your deployment.
You will be self-motivated, expected to receive and complete work assignments without further prompting.
You will be expected to follow a checklist of pre-deployment tasks, to include online training, administrative tasks, and medical screenings.
You MUST gain parent/home organization approval within two weeks after applying for a DoD-EC deployment opportunity.
The DoD-EC Application and Management Approval Form for DON Employees is located at https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/MRA/DONHR/OCHRStennis/Expeditionary%20Civilian%20Workforce/Forms/AllItems.aspx
You must complete, sign, obtain you supervisor's signature, and submit DD-2365-1. It is located at https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/MRA/DONHR/OCHRStennis/Expeditionary%20Civilian%20Workforce/Forms/AllItems.aspx
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Applicants who have applied to this announcement (ST-10733049-19-BV) need not reapply to be considered for this vacancy.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact DoD-EC at OCHRSTE_EC_inquiries@navy.mil.
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Conditions of Employment

Must be a US Citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt when deployed OCONUS.
Passport: Must be able to obtain and maintain an official passport.
Security Requirement: Secret
You will be required to undergo a Medical Examination at a Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
You will be required to undergo a Dental Examination with your dentist.

Qualifications

GS-14 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Assess media coverage to ensure compliance with policies and regulations for disseminating information; 2) Identify how to release information to the public to gain public understanding of program issues; and 3) Draft speeches, remarks, and briefing material for higher officials ensuring subject matter, tone, and manner of presentation are appropriate to the occasion and intended audience.
GS-13 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Create communication plans with implementation guidance and actions to inform internal and external publics about an organization's policies, programs, and operations; 2) Plan, execute, and update internal and external communications plans with national, international, political, and budgetary impacts; and 3) Edit the works of written material for internal or external publication or speaking.
GS-12 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Direct public information, community relations, and command information programs to ensure conformance with policies and procedures; 2) Review content and presentation of information material submitted for dissemination; and 3) Coordinate press conference of special announcements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp.

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.

DEPLOYABILITY
Due to the demanding nature of assignments as an Expeditionary Civilian, prospective applicants should carefully assess suitability with respect to medical requirements and other personal/legal issues, including eligibility for a security clearance, job history and experience commensurate with the position description, and ability to handle a job environment with high stress and long (60-70) hours per week.

DoD requires that you have the physical & mental capacity, with or without a medical accommodation, to perform the essential functions of a position for a full tour of duty without unreasonable disruption because of health problems. Before you can be deployed, you will be medically screened to determine if you have health conditions that will prevent you from performing assigned duties in theater or that will require a medical waiver to deploy. In most cases medical facilities in Afghanistan and other operational areas where DoD-EC employees are stationed will not be able to accommodate people with serious health problems, psychiatric conditions, or major physical limitations. The physical requirements of the jobs in these operational areas require applicants to be healthy and fit. During your medical evaluation, attending medical personnel will take into account any and all mitigating factors that can influence a decision regarding your deployability. If you are disqualified because of medical or dental issues, you may request a medical waiver.

Your qualification for deployment will be based on your medical & dental status at the time of evaluation. If, after your qualification for deployment, you become ill, undergo surgery, add or change medications, undergo therapy/treatment, or develop any condition for which you seek medical assistance, you should notify the DON EC Program Office immediately. You should understand that any significant deterioration in the status of your health may result in your being disqualified from deployment or sent home after you have deployed. Failure to disclose such information may seriously affect your health overseas, as well as undermine the ability of your gaining organization to perform its assigned mission.

If you are currently dealing with medical conditions, you may require a waiver after medical evaluation. If you choose to pursue a waiver, you will be required to either 1) demonstrate clearly that you are able to perform the functions of the job to which you are assigned without placing an undue burden on the gaining organization or 2) show that you have been symptom-free for the amount of time indicated below (where appropriate). Waivers are not automatic and may be quite difficult to obtain. Further information may be obtained from MOD 14 to USCENTCOM Individual Protection and Individual/Unit Deployment Policy and PPG-TAB A that accompanies MOD 14, https://www.public.navy.mil/IA/dha/Documents/USCENTCOM%20MOD14-Final.pdf. While an individual's final medical deployment eligibility determination lies with the providers assigned to the National Deployment Center (NDC), the authority to waive certain CENTCOM medical standards rests with the CENTCOM Surgeon's Office. The NDC is not a healthcare provider and not authorized to answer healthcare questions.

PERSONAL/LEGAL
If you can answer "Yes" to any of the questions below, you should carefully consider whether a deployment would be right for you.
Have you recently experienced a change in the status of an important personal relationship or change in family status (recent birth, death of a loved one, become a primary caregiver, etc)?
Have you had difficulty (past/present) adjusting to high levels of stress or experienced anxiety as a result?
Are you involved in any ongoing legal proceedings?
Have you been subject to any disciplinary or adverse personnel/administrative action?
Have you been involved in any of the following: arrest and/or conviction of a felony; frequent involvement with authorities even as a juvenile; been a patient in an institution primarily devoted to the treatment of mental, emotional, or psychological disorders; history of not meeting financial obligations. A pattern of financial irresponsibility (bankruptcy, credit problems, defaulting on loans) or inability/unwillingness to satisfy debts; financial problems linked to gambling, drug abuse, alcoholism, or other issues of a security concern; deceptive or illegal financial practices: embezzlement, employee theft, check, or expense account fraud, income tax evasion, filing deceptive loan statements, & other intentional breaches of trust; membership in any organization that advocates the commission of acts of force/violence to deny persons their rights under the Constitution of the United States; petitioned to be declared a conscientious objector to war; moving violations (fines over $200); illegal drug use (i.e., cocaine, heroin, LSD, or PCP); illegal purchase, possession, or sale of any narcotics; or deliberate omission, concealment, or falsification of a material fact in any written document or oral statement to the government when applying for security processing?
Do your skills/experience poorly commensurate with the experience levels for the assignment you have chosen to apply to?

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Additional information

Additionalvacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A final offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact DoD-EC at OCHRSTE_EC_inquiries@navy.mil.

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information (SSN and DOB). Some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

While deployed with the DoD-EC Workforce Program in a TDY status, you are eligible to continue your current Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage, but deployment creates a "qualifying life event" for purposes of FEHB if you are covered by a FEHB Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) since you will be outside of the geographic area from which the FEHB carrier accepts enrollments or provides coverage. You may use the GRB Platform (formerly the Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS)) for further information. The link for the GRB Platform is https://www.civilianbenefits.hroc.navy.mil/Account/SecurityNotice?License=1804. You may also call the Civilian Benefits Center at 888-320-2917 or email them at navybenefits@navy.mil.

While deployed with the DoD-EC Workforce Program in a TDY status, you are eligible to continue your current Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Coverage (FEGLI); deployment does not cancel FEGLI coverage. Additionally, if you deploy in support of a contingency operation and if as a civilian employee you have previously waived some or all FEGLI coverage, you may elect the following FEGLI coverage outside an open season, without experiencing a qualifying life event, and without providing medical information: Basic coverage; and if you already have or elect Basic, you may also may elect Option A (Standard) coverage, and/or Option B (Additional) coverage. To elect/increase your FEGLI coverage once you receive your official offer letter, you may call the Benefits line at 1-888-320-2917, option 4.

All eligible employees may participate in the Thrift Savings Plan while deployed.

There is NO entitlement to temporary storage of household goods while deployed in a TDY status.

For additional information Other Benefits/Entitlements: Please see the Quick Reference Guides at https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/MRA/DONHR/OCHRStennis/Expeditionary%20Civilian%20Workforce/Forms/AllItems.aspx.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

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A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your resume must show relevant experience (cover letter optional) where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary, pay plan, series and grade level i.e., GS-1035-09. Note: Only the last resume received will be reviewed.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You are strongly encouraged to upload the applicable documents with your application package. These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and qualifications, but are not required at the time of application. If you do not upload the suggested documents, then you must document in your resume the information needed to determine your eligibility. If you are selected, these documents will be requested at the time of job offer to verify eligibility and qualifications. You will have 2 business days to submit these documents before a job offer is rescinded.

DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE? You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your license or certificate in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your license number and the name of the licensing authority in your resume.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
2. Complete assessment questionnaire. For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10733049
3. Supporting documentation

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 06/05/2020. Applications received after 06/05/2020 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.

NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately.

If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents contact Department of Navy Expeditionary Civilian Program at
OCHRSTE_EC_inquiries@navy.mil
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Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

Department of Navy Expeditionary Civilian Program

Phone

(228) 813-1234

Email

OCHRSTE_EC_Inquiries@navy.mil

Address

OCHR STENNIS OPERATIONS CENTER
9110 Leonard Kimble Road
Stennis Space Center, MS 39522
US

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When the application process is complete, your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements for which you requested consideration. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability related to the job requirements.

Best qualified applicants will be provided documentation to obtain command support of a possible deployment. The Program Manager may choose to conduct interviews. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. Candidates having obtained command support will be placed in a capability based volunteer pool until a requirement is made. You will be notified once a requirement is made. No additional notification will be made.
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A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your resume must show relevant experience (cover letter optional) where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary, pay plan, series and grade level i.e., GS-1035-09. Note: Only the last resume received will be reviewed.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You are strongly encouraged to upload the applicable documents with your application package. These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and qualifications, but are not required at the time of application. If you do not upload the suggested documents, then you must document in your resume the information needed to determine your eligibility. If you are selected, these documents will be requested at the time of job offer to verify eligibility and qualifications. You will have 2 business days to submit these documents before a job offer is rescinded.

DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE? You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your license or certificate in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your license number and the name of the licensing authority in your resume.

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Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
2. Complete assessment questionnaire. For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10733049
3. Supporting documentation

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 06/05/2020. Applications received after 06/05/2020 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.

NOTE: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately.

If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents contact Department of Navy Expeditionary Civilian Program at

OCHRSTE_EC_inquiries@navy.mil

.

Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

Department of Navy Expeditionary Civilian Program

Phone: (228) 813-1234
Email: OCHRSTE_EC_Inquiries@navy.mil
Address: OCHR STENNIS OPERATIONS CENTER
9110 Leonard Kimble Road
Stennis Space Center, MS 39522
US

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Next steps

When the application process is complete, your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements for which you requested consideration. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability related to the job requirements.

Best qualified applicants will be provided documentation to obtain command support of a possible deployment. The Program Manager may choose to conduct interviews. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. Candidates having obtained command support will be placed in a capability based volunteer pool until a requirement is made. You will be notified once a requirement is made. No additional notification will be made.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Job canceled

Open & closing dates

02/24/2020 to 05/12/2021
Salary

$64,009 - $160,041 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 14
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Afghanistan
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Detail
Work schedule

Full-Time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 1035 Public Affairs
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Secret
Drug test

No
Announcement number

ST-10733049-20-BV
Control number

560661500

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/560661500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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Security clearance

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