Public Affairs Specialist Title 32 Permanent
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Concord, CA - USA
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Job Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST TITLE 32 PERMANENT Position Description Number D1169000 and is part of the NH JFHQ NH J1 National Guard.
This vacancy is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
As the states Public Affairs Officer (PAO) the incumbent is responsible for all Army and Air National Guard public community and media relations within the state and for providing supervision and direction to the staff of the Joint Force Headquarters - State (JFHQ-State) Public Affairs Office as well as field and unit public affairs specialists and Mobile Public Affairs Detachments (MPADs) personnel covering the region.
- 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.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- 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 trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Title 32 INDEFINITE excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter PRIOR to applying for this position.
Military Grades: 01 to 05
Compatible Military Assignments: 35P (Air) AND 46A (Army) Fully Qualified
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 12 months experience education or training equivalent to next lower grade level (GS-11). Must have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading directing and assigning work of personnel. Must have 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. Work involves administering supervising or performing work in establishing and maintaining mutual communication between National Guard general public and various other pertinent audiences including internal or external foreign or domestic. Advises management on policy formulation and the potential public reaction to proposed policy. Identifies and carries out the public communication requirements inherent in disseminating policy decisions. Identifies communication needs and develops informational materials to inform the public.
It is not necessary for applicants to possess the MOS/AFSC listed as compatible to the position in order to apply however applicant must meet the qualifications for the position. It is applicants responsibility to acquire a compatible MOS/AFSC within 1 year of appointment. Coordinate with your units training representative to determine whether or not you can qualify for a specific MOS/AFSC and/or receive training within the 1 year timeframe before accepting the position.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States addition all job announcements now include a link to USAJOBS Equal Employment Opportunity Policy which affirms that candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
This agency participates in the Fair Chance Act Title 5 USC 9202 Limitations on requests for criminal history information. An employee of an agency may not request in oral or written form (including through the Declaration for Federal Employment (Office of Personnel Management Optional Form 306) or any similar successor form the USAJOBS internet website or any other electronic means) that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant. Certain exceptions do apply to this Act.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System ()).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
