Marketing Assistant Job in Grafenwohr, Germany

Vacancy No. O5NAFJJ-24-12443596 Department Army Installation Management Command
Salary $34,450.00 to $46,000.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/12/2024 Close Date 6/26/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Grafenwohr, Germany


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This position is located at FMWR, Marketing Division, Tower Barracks (Grafenwoehr).

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This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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. Open to US Citizens and Non-US Citizens of a NATO Country (except Germany) eligible for employment under US conditions worldwide.

Duties

  • Serves as the focal point of online marketing. Ensures that all content displayed is up-to-date, accurate, accessible, and conforms to higher command level and regulatory requirements.
  • Works closely with supervisor, higher level managers and Information Technology specialists in applying and implementing website initiatives.
  • Evaluates user requirements and advises on design capabilities and maintenance responsibilities. Assists in the production of marketing plans and materials.
  • Communicates MWR program promotions and advertisement to the Installation population through flyers, posters, bulletin boards, calendars, e-mails, announcements and other media. Assists in the marketing and coordination of annual MWR special event.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • May be required to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

Practical knowledge of website maintenance and 1-3 years experience in marketing. Must possess organizational skills and be able to work quickly in a web-based environment. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment under pressure to meet project deadlines and specific tasks. Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe CS4 (Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign) is preferred as well as specialized education obtained in course work related to marketing, interactive communications or another related field.

Highly Preferred Criteria:
- Familiarity with Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
- Possess experience in Web Content Management and Social Media posting via meta or other scheduling software.
- Experience using both Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, In Design, or Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Power Point, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint) in a classroom or work setting to create, update, and publish marketing materials, signage, videos, and advertising materials from written, oral instructions or rough sketches at the level required to accomplish the assigned production tasks.

Best Qualified Criteria:
- One year or more experience using both Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, In Design, or Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Power Point, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint) in a professional setting to create, update, and publish marketing materials, signage, videos and advertising materials from written, oral instructions or rough sketches at the level required to accomplish the assigned production tasks.
- Minimum of one-year professional experience managing social media channels for a business.
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Marketing or Graphic Design.
- Ability to communicate in writing and verbally, on a professional level, with co-workers, Leadership, clients, and outside entities.
- Available to report to alternate work location as needed to provide briefings and update marketing materials.

PLEASE NOTE: All criteria need to be clearly identified in resume.

Education

College or university transcript(s)(copy or original) must be submitted with your resume to determine qualifications for positions with positive education requirements.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://ed.gob/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide (Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) and Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
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 pm on06/26/2024 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 is 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.
Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
  • Post Allowance will be paid.
  • Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information please contact Grafenwoehr NAF HR Office at usarmy.bavaria.hqda-cpac.mbx.naf@army.mil.
  • Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. In NATO countries, employment under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference - Family Member Preference (OCONUS ONLY)
  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)


Your questionnaire responses will be verified against the information submitted in your application. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most recent will be reviewed (verified by time stamp). Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement.

Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific.

NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Eligible candidates who meet the best qualified criteria and highly preferred criteria will be referred first. Other eligible candidates will be referred if requested by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

  1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12443596. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
  2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Grafenwoehr NAF HR Office
Address
JJ-NAF-W6FMAA USAG BAVARIA
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09114
US
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Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!


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