Marketing Specialist

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NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITION

 

ANNOUNCEMENT NO:  MER103417-032  REPOST 1

POSITION TITLE:  MARKETING SPECIALIST

SERIES & GRADE:  NF-1035-03

SALARY:  $35K -$40K annually

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: REGULAR FULL TIME (35 – 40 HOURS WEEKLY) *BENEFITS INCLUDED

LOCATION: MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION ADMIN DEPARTMENT, NAVAL AIR STATION, MERIDIAN, MS

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  ALL SOURCES

RELOCATION EXPENSES:   NEGOTIABLE

OPENING DATE:  06/02/2017

     JOB SUMMARY

This position is that of Marketing Specialist for the Naval Air Station Meridian, Morale, Welfare,            and Recreation Department. The position is responsible for developing marketing plans and strategies, and developing comprehensive informational materials that inform appropriate audiences and targeted groups of the regional and /or installation-specific programs, services, and activities. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and evaluating the effectiveness of communications programs. Provides guidance to management in these areas.    

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops professional marketing and promotional plans for the department’s on-going and on-time programs and/or events. Uses established real-world marketing practices to initiate and complete plans. Plans may be written individually or in cooperation with other marketing or program staff. Make presentations of marketing and/or promotions plans to groups or individuals, possibly up to and including Program Managers and Navy Senior Leadership. Establishes and maintains regularly scheduled continuous liaison with managers and key personnel to gather information on programs, services and/or events for authorized patrons. Develops recommendations and plans addressing topics such as increasing sales or patronage, awareness, customer service satisfaction. Conducts and coordinates marketing analysis, data gathering and tabulation by using a variety of survey tool (e.g., Survey Monkey, customer suggestions/comment cards, paper surveys, phone interviews, focus groups, town meetings, etc.). Prepares material at the department level for the purpose of determining customer needs and desires. Utilizes marketing tools to publicize and encourage patronage/use of programs and facilities. This is accomplished through strategic deployment of advertising campaigns that may include, but are not limited to: email, websites, presentations, speeches, publications, official message traffic, banners, printed materials, and other promotional means. Develops and maintains effective tracking tools to ensure publicity deadlines are met. Conduct installation level public relations activities including using publicity information or interviews to write detailed press releases, feature articles, web advertisements or stories, photo captions, and other public relations media. Builds and maintains positive relations with internal (PAO) and external media. Handles administrative duties including researching and ordering approved equipment, supplies and promotional materials, provides input for annual budget, tracks credit card purchases (if applicable), ensures policies and procedures are followed. Maintains a variety of social media platforms in coordination with program managers. Maintains and updates annual event/program calendar. Acts in the capacity of Advertising and Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator in gathering event information, writing solicitation materials or even fact sheets, and after action summaries. Solicits for commercial sponsorship in alignment with departmental goals. Fosters relationships with community and national entities for the purpose of Commercial Sponsorship. Acts as liaison with Regional Marketing Department to procure Advertising. As directed, may collaborate with appropriate personnel to arrange video production services. Represents the installation level and/or regional Community Programs Department at a variety of meetings held by military affiliated personnel and civilian representatives, i.e., ombudsmen, department, spouses, Chambers of Commerce meetings, information fairs, etc. Other related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• The incumbent must have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field and minimum of one year’s work experience in marketing (or related field).

 

• *In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the incumbent must have three years experience in the marketing field or related area.

 

• A minimum of one year’s work experience in marketing (or related field).

 

• Must demonstrate knowledge of all phases of marketing and communications including knowledge of principles, methods, practices, trends and techniques.

 

• Must have excellent writing skills, strong oral communication skills, problem solving skills, and creative negotiation and sales skills.

 

• Must possess skill in gathering and organizing information.

 

• Must possess a proven ability to analyze business needs and develop marketing plans and recommendations in a fast paced environment.

 

• Must be able to handle multiple projects within deadline.

 

• Skill in using PC and various software programs.

 

• Must possess solid organizational skills and be detail oriented.

 

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the MWR Director, and is responsible for performing non-supervisory marketing and promotional assistance.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is mostly sedentary but may require periods of standing, walking, and carrying. Work is performed in an office setting with proper lighting and heating. Incumbent may be required to work evenings and/or weekends to cover or coordinate events at those times. Incumbent may work periodically at installations other than their main designated location.

 

TRAVEL REQUIRED

10% or less

 

OTHER INFORMATION

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee will be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

 

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; Human Resources will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume. Please ensure that your resume or application contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement along with any supporting documents, or your application may not be considered. Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Central Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

 

SPOUSAL PREFERENCE

The time period of eligibility for spousal preference begins 30 days before the military member's reporting date at a new duty station outside of the current duty station's commuting area and applies without time restriction except that spouses seeking preference with less than six months time remaining in the area may be non-selected.  Spousal Preference forms can be located online at www.navymwrmeridian.com. You MUST attach spouse preference application for each position you are applying for. Attach a copy of spouse’s PCS orders and copy of marriage license/certificate.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Please ensure that your application/resume contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If selected for an interview, applicants can expect to be contacted 1-3 weeks after their interview with a position offer or notification of non-selection. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we regret we are not able to respond individually in writing to all applicants who are not selected for interviews for our positions.

 

BENEFITS

Comprehensive benefits package available (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). 

You can review our benefits at: https://www.navymwr.org/resources/hr 

 

HOW TO APPLY

All interested applicants should submit their NAF Employment Application or resume to MWR Personnel Office or by mail or fax to: Morale, Welfare and Recreation, 255 Rosenbaum Ave. Suite 238, Naval Air Station Meridian, MS 39309. Tel: (601) 679-2467; fax: (601) 679-2640. Apply in person Monday - Friday at NAS Meridian Pass & Tag Office, 6:00AM- 3:30PM *Self-service (Drop off application/resume, pick up NAF Employment Application, review job announcements). Applications or resumes may be emailed to nasmer.nafhr@navy.mil . EMAILS MUST HAVE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE-Failure to do so will result in your email being considered SPAM. To view all MWR NAS Meridian job vacancies, please visit www.navymwrmeridian.com .

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• NAF Employment Application or Resume

   

• Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume or NAF employment application

   

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  Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma/certifications), if applicable to position requirements.

 

HIRING PREFERENCES

 

• Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.

   

  To claim this preference, you MUST:

  -Submit a copy of your BBA Separation

  -Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

   

• Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.

   

  To claim this preference, you MUST:

  -Submit sponsor’s PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND

  -If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

   

• Veteran’s Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

   

  To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:

  -Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND

  -Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND

  -Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc.).

   

  To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:

  -Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND

  -Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND

  -Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.).

   

  ***QUALIFIYING APPLICANTS WITH PREFERENCES ARE CONSIDERED IN THE ORDER LISTED ABOVE. THEN ALL OTHER QUALIFYING APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED AND APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING DISQUALIFIED

   

• If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.

   

• If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

   

  ATTENTION: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED AND APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING DISQUALIFIED.

   

   

Some positions have special requirements.  In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.  Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc.  All selections are contingent upon the obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.

 

We are an E-Verify participant.

 

Employment subject to successful National Agency Background Check.  Must have or be eligible for secret clearance.

 

As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.

 

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

 

The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.