Department of Defense

Television Traffic and Continuity Coordinator

Fort Meade, Maryland Full time

Television Traffic and Continuity Coordinator

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Meade, Maryland

Salary Range: $85447 - $111087 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Department of War Information Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for executing the policy and public affairs program established by the ASD/PA. The functions of DWIA include (1) the implementation of public communications policies governing the release of information to the public through the news media.

Major Duties:

  • As a Television Traffic and Continuity Coordinator at the GS-1001-11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Managing, coordinating and ensuring the efficient and accurate performance of all Television Traffic activities that result in the creation of daily Broadcast logs and automation playlists for individual channels of a multi-channel environment with the appropriate program and Command/Internal information. Administering the computerized television traffic system that supports the creation of Daily Broadcast Logs, automation playlists and controls the placement of Command Information spots within daily programming. Ensuring that all programs scheduled for broadcast distribution are accurately entered on the daily Broadcast Logs and automation playlists. Assuring optimal performance of the system by ensuring users adhere to contractors provided advice on how the system is used. Overseeing the different requirements for relicensing and first-time acquisitions of materials and the numerous variables involved with contracts and payments. Interfacing with contract personnel to establish basis for corrective actions and to accurately convey findings and interpret resolutions.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Analyzing, planning, organizing, and coordinating programming materials and/or available satellite receiver resources to maximize scheduling efficiency and productivity. Ensuring traffic, media delivery systems, and continuity procedures to ensure the efficient and accurate performance of all Television Traffic activities. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12952198. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-05-20