Public Affairs Specialist

As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST GSyou will carry-out a wide range of public affairs assignments that include elements of visual information social media media operations community engagement command information communication planning contingency/crisis response environmental security policy review and public affairs resource management in support of the mission and the commanders priorities. The position modifies standard methods evaluates the effectiveness of information and adapts approaches in developing new informational materials aimed at enhancing the understanding of recipients.

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Must complete Basic DoD Public Affairs Qualification requirements within two years of employment; or for on-board personnel complete the course within two years from the appointment date to this position description.
• May be required to travel by car in military and/or commercial aircraft and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.

Military Grades: Enlisted Only

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience education or training in administrative professional investigative and/or technical work. Experience evaluating information and/or using analytical skills to disseminate effective communication. Experience in compiling reports letters memoranda etc. and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Experience using computers and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have one year experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience education or training involving a thorough knowledge of writing and communication principles methods and techniques that relate to public affairs of the military. Experience developing new information materials including news releases fact sheets brochures booklets broadcast spots etc. that increase communication with the agencys audiences. Experience making on-the-spot presentations to audiences with opposing points of view or erroneous understanding of agency positions. Experience responding timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services. Coordinates the planning and development of complex high level public affairs assignments in support of commanders programs and priorities. Carries out public affairs tasks that support the wing commanders priorities through the integration of visual information social media community engagement command information communication planning contingency/crisis response media operations environmental security and policy review and public affairs resource management activities. Responds to requests for information materials and support; and plans and conducts community engagement activities with community officials and groups. Researches drafts coordinates produces and reviews public affairs products such as web-based content photographs videos news and feature articles news releases talking points fact sheets briefings speeches and scripts newsletters and other materials.