Marketing Assistant (Illustrator/ Web/ Social/ Digital Media) Job in Vandenberg AFB, CA

Vacancy No. 25-5ZFSK840613 Department United States Space Force
Salary $21.46 to $37.61 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/14/2025 Close Date 6/1/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Vandenberg AFB, CA


Summary


About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Command Section with FSS Marketing.


This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Marketing Manager, assists in developing and executing 30th Force Support Squadron brand. Manages multiple versions of content, designs, and implements new technology, recommends solutions for customers, and performs web search data analysis. Primarily responsible for creating, editing, publishing, administering and removing website, social/digital and print content. Responsible for development, design, writing and sending of weekly e-mail, text and website updates for the Vandenberg community. Works in tandem with other marketing specialists to develop creative promotions, information and direct marketing for both website pages and social/digital media. Develops content for all customer-facing formats, including website and digital/social media. Reviews copy, graphics advertisements and links to ensure quality and proper branding of website. Identifies and acquires job related requirements for equipment, supplies, and software.
Develops and implements campaigns, promotions and advertising to increase Vandenberg community participation with social and digital media. Performs limited market research using focus groups and surveys, provides data to activity managers. Assists with employment of proper publicity tools, including (but not limited to) the FSS website, e-mails, slides, posters, flyers, banners, road signs, monitor ads, the quarterly FSS magazine (FOG), and all social media outlets to effectively advertise facility events and inform the public about program availability. Assists with event planning. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12735804

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles
  • Must be able to work some nights and weekends if necessary.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds and have the dexterity to move promotional items and stand for long periods of time at both indoor and outdoor functions.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/01/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
  • Must have 1-3 years progressively responsible work experience and skill in multi-channel marketing to include internet and social media, web content development, writing, publishing promotional and article content for the web, and e-mail campaigns.
  • Must have general knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing, special events, public relations and advertising.
  • Must possess broad understanding of web-based trends and technologies, including demonstrated experience with e-mail marketing and social media.
  • Must have formalized training in web development and design.
  • Experience using publishing tools across large websites.
  • Experience with content management systems.
  • Must have the ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Wordpress, and JavaScript, PHP, DNS, and Adobe Premier Pro, with the ability to work in a very fast paced environment.
  • Must have customer services experience dealing with internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds and have the dexterity to move promotional items and stand for long periods of time at both indoor and outdoor functions.
  • Must be able to work some nights and weekends if necessary.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Position is position of trust.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • This position is included in a bargaining unit.
  • Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Number 3723.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's 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.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/01/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

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Agency contact information

Vandenberg NAF HR Office
Address
Vandenberg Marketing
30 FSS/FSCN
747 Nebraska Ave, Bldg 10577, Suite B-109
Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437-6261
US

Next steps

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