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Public Affairs Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

Salary
$77,964–$101,359/year
Grade
11
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Apply by
Aug 27, 2026
Category
Public Affairs

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Summary

About the Position: This position is with the 15th Medical Group at JBPHH-Hickam, located on Hickam AFB in Hawaii.

Duties

Serve as the primary liaison between the MTF and Higher Headquarters Public Affairs offices.

Coordinate responses to media and patient community inquiries, review all public release materials for operational security (OPSEC) and HIPAA compliance, and support base-wide community engagement events.

Serve as the consolidation and analysis authority for critical Higher Headquarters (HHQ) taskers, reports, and public-facing information products.

Provide direct operational and calendar management support for the MTF Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Enlisted Leader.

Coordinate and track the status of high-level staff actions and projects, supporting both short- and long-range planning and integration for the Command Group.

Act as the primary point of contact and billing official for the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program for the MTF Group Staff, ensuring full compliance with all financial regulations and procurement procedures.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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