Description:
This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Marketing Department aboard Naval Air Station Milton, Florida. The purpose of this position is to support the Marketing/Sponsorship Program by designing and implementing diversified media packages that enhances and promote facility and recreational programs to support the quality of life and mission readiness of active-duty military members and their families.
Requirements:
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. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.
Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Five + years of related experience in multimedia and web design OR a four year Bachelors' degree in related field that demonstrates knowledge and application of website design, graphic arts and other visual media and above average working knowledge of marketing principles, techniques and methods to develop, implement and maintain an effective marketing program.
- Skilled in various computer and software programs to include but not limited to Adobe Acrobat X Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word and Excel.
- Must be proficient in designing, establishing, and maintaining all forms of social media and accompanying smartphone apps.
- In-depth knowledge of software that runs on the internet including but not limited to search engines, browsers, databases, plug-ins, and applets.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, administrative support and strong organization skills and have the ability to speak clearly in front of large and diverse groups of people.
- Possess and maintain above average working knowledge of design software programs, social media technology and industry standard marketing and digital practices to most effectively meet the promotional objectives of the department.
- In-depth knowledge of graphic design programs, desktop publishing and web design software including but not limited to Adobe Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Must possess the passion for learning and staying current with the latest web/graphic software, user interface, web technology trends and can teach it to others.
- Ability to research, plan and design visual information material including but not limited to printed publications, photography, logos, flyers, electronic newsletter, signs, banners and in some cases video promotional vehicles which will be used to promote the department and highlight or enhance program or events. Evaluates effectiveness, and implements changes to positively improve program quality, service and patronage.
- Can skillfully translate graphically designed media into digital marketing campaigns for social media outlets, electronic newsletter, website, smartphone app and digital displays within facilities.
- Ability to quickly grasp communication objectives, to summarize them and develop an appropriate interactive media plan.
- Must possess above-average skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to write grammatically correct news and feature stories, cut lines, press releases, and presentation in combination with photography as well as to professionally draft sponsorship solicitation, letters, packages, proposals and presentations.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task, ensuring all deadlines are met.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
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.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
- NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest
KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- You must be a US Citizen.
- Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
- Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- Social Security Card is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
- A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check . Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.