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Activity Specialist organizes and provides program content for social events for an organization or group of people. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Activity Specialist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Activity Specialist performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST.
  • Defense Media Activity
  • Fort Meade, MD FULL_TIME
  • Duties

    As a SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-1035-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

    • Supervise a team of 3-5 writers and perform all related administrative tasks (e.g. time and attendance, employee appraisals, employee talent management/development, civilian hiring actions)
    • Coordinate directly with senior leaders and strategic communication and public affairs professionals to establish appropriate deadlines and that content produced supports messaging and desired outcomes.
    • Maintain a strong working knowledge of current Department of the Army priorities and communication objectives.
    • Serve as the Army Production Directorate representative in all requests for writing support.
    • Assign news and human interest stories.
    • Serve as editor for the development or selection of visual content to support written products.
    • Adhere to process procedures for moving content through the workflow in a timely manner.
    • Serve as sole writer/editor on occasion, after duty hours and on weekends and holidays.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Must be a U.S. citizen
    • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
    • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
    • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
    • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
    • Work Schedule: Fulltime
    • Overtime: Occasionally
    • Tour of Duty: Flexible
    • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
    • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
    • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
    • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
    • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test screening, and periodic random testing thereafter.
    • Previous incumbent has return rights.

    Qualifications

    You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

    One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

    • Providing public affairs counsel, develops and applies new approaches to the complex communication activity in Public Affairs.
    • Planning and developing the communication of information programs, policies and actions concerning internal and public information issues to regional, national and international, internal and external audiences.
    • Developing public affairs plans, actions and news and feature articles.;

    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:

    All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (    : 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:

    : 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

    (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 (

    • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
  • US Defense Media Activity
  • Fort Meade, MD FULL_TIME
  • Duties As a SUPERVISORY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-1035-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supervise a team of 3-5 writers and perform all related administrative tasks (e.g...
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IT Specialist (NETWORK)
  • US Defense Media Activity
  • Fort Meade, MD FULL_TIME
  • Duties This position is being filled under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) Memorandum, "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," June 23, ...
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Activity Specialist - Senior Centers - Non-Merit
  • Baltimore County
  • Baltimore, MD OTHER
  • Regular Schedule: 20 Hours Per Week.Non-Merit vacancies exist in the Senior Centers in the Department of Aging. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classifica...
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School Activity Fund (SAF) Support Specialist
  • Prince George's County Public Schools
  • Upper Marlboro, MD FULL_TIME
  • Description Job Title School Activity Fund (SAF) Support Specialist Location Upper Marlboro, MD, US Organization Name Accounting and Financial Reporting Department Description Under the direction of t...
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Quality Assurance Specialist III/IV
  • 10001152 - Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Frederick, MD FULL_TIME
  • Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded...
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Activities Specialist
  • Woodlands Senior Living
  • Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Job Type Full-time Description Do you have prior experience working with senior citizens and their families? If you woul...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Activities Specialist
  • Maclay Healthcare
  • Sylmar, CA
  • Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's live...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Activities Specialist
  • Uptown Health Care Center
  • Denver, CO
  • Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's live...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Activity Specialist
  • Kintegra Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Collaborates with the Activities Coordinator, lead CNA's and Recreation Therapist (RT) as appropriate to help develop an...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Activities Specialist
  • Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
  • Carbondale, CO
  • Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's live...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Activities Specialist
  • Woodlands Senior Living
  • Rockland, ME
  • Job Type Full-time Description Do you have prior experience working with senior citizens and their families? If you woul...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Activities Specialist
  • Elevation Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC
  • Englewood, CO
  • Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's live...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Activities Specialist
  • Woodlands Senior Living
  • Madison, ME
  • Job Type Full-time Description Do you have prior experience working with senior citizens and their families? If you woul...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Maryland

Maryland (US: /ˈmɛrələnd/ (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary. Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and...
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Income Estimation for Activity Specialist jobs
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What does an Activity Specialist do?

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