Public Affairs Specialist (Tmep) (Title 32)

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TMEP) (TITLE 32) GSyou will:

• Assists the Public Affairs Officer in the formulation of long-range plans and policies to enhance public understanding support and acceptance of Public Affairs programs and/or activities statewide.
• Researches and develops informational materials and complete communication campaigns for release to audiences through electronic and newspaper media.
• Prepared materials explain or describe the mission of the NG NG accomplishments policies programs or actions taken to ensure the NGs compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates the analysis of response data on communication campaign effectiveness with programs managers.
• Responds to media requests for information of both a routine and controversial nature.
• Prepares or assembles information kits edits informational materials drafted by subordinate public affairs specialists or unit UPARs releases photographs and/or feature stories to the news media coordinates media interviews with NG subject matter experts and arranges photographic and electronic media coverage of newsworthy NG events.
• Maintains close working relationships with officials of various civic media and community groups and Department of Defense personnel as well as state and national government officials outside the NG.
• Provides training to UPARs on PA program policies practices and processes.
• Creates new or adapts or modifies accepted communication campaign formats to reach a target audience with a specific message.
• The selection of a communication campaign format is based on an analysis of targeted audience demographics and message content.
• After an informational campaign has been implemented solicited and unsolicited response data is gathered to assess campaign effectiveness in reaching the target audience. If the campaigns results do not meet expectations the incumbent identifies issues of concern develops alternatives and after discussing these with the appropriate administrative personal implements the most appropriate option.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an 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 Rank: Enlisted

Compatible Military Assignments: 46 Series MOS

• Military Membership in the Utah National Guard is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pending analysis you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so an appropriate valid drivers license is required.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• 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.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.
• Potential for Incentive Pay

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Minimum Requirements:
Have experience education or training in administrative professional investigative and/or technical work. Experience evaluating information and/or utilizing analytical skills to disseminate effective communication. Experience using computers and automation systems.

* DINFOS graduate preferred.

Specialized Experience GS 11:
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-1035-9. (SF 50 showing experience in occupational series 1035 is required to validate)
OR
Have experience 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.