The successful candidate will serve as a Pentagon reporter for Stars and Stripes, the editorially independent newspaper for the U.S. military community based in Washington, D.C. The job involves reporting on a broad range of topics affecting the lives of U.S. military service members, including but not limited to policies within the Defense Department, congressional legislation related to the Pentagon, health care, quality-of-life issues and deployments.
Summary
The successful candidate will serve as a Pentagon reporter for Stars and Stripes, the editorially independent newspaper for the U.S. military community based in Washington, D.C. The job involves reporting on a broad range of topics affecting the lives of U.S. military service members, including but not limited to policies within the Defense Department, congressional legislation related to the Pentagon, health care, quality-of-life issues and deployments.
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
Extensive temporary duty travel is required, to include travel to conflict/war zones and other hazardous areas.
Valid motor vehicle operator's permit (US and/or local military-issued license in assigned area) required.
Regular shift is Monday through Friday, core hours 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and may include weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
At least one year demonstrated experience in reporting and writing for a newspaper, journal, wire service, magazine, or online journalism. Previous work experience covering a variety of topics from hard news to features. Demonstrated strong English language verbal and written skills. Ability to use computers with standard software package is required. Ability to take and transmit publishable photographs with a digital camera. OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in Journalism or a related field.
Transcripts must be submitted at time of application in order to support positive education requirement.
Highly Preferred:
Possess two (2) years experience writing for commercial news organizations.
CANDIDATES WILL BE RANKED AGAINST THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED CRITERIA. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INITIALLY REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL REFERRAL LIST.
To be evaluated as a highly preferred candidate, your resume MUST clearly reflect ALL knowledge and experience listed under the highly qualified criteria above.
Additional information
Area of Consideration:
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide.
Manual Applications:
If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. by 02/15/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials
This is a pay-banded position.
Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
Incentives and Bonuses
Incentives will not be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Supporting Documentation Relating to Eligibilities
PCS Orders
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12290244. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Supporting Documentation Relating to Eligibilities
PCS Orders
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12290244. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
