PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Duties Coordinates planning and development of complex, high level public affairs assignments in support of commander's programs and priorities
Carries out public affairs tasks that support the wing commander's 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
This includes providing and/or clearing material concerning controversial unit activities such as hazardous operations, costly acquisitions, and equal opportunity issues upon request by media representatives
Maintains an active web/social media presence, provides visual information services for documentation and/or publicity purposes and plans and arranges news media coverage
Evaluates the propriety and advisability of agency support of/participation in local activities, programs, and events
For approved events, coordinates support requests from community and community groups, schools, news media organizations, and others to include requests for interviews, speakers, tours, bands, honor guards, and aviation support and support of local observances and celebrations
Research, 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, etc
Items are designed with the objective of effectively communicating agency activities, programs, and policies to a variety of stakeholders
Modifies standard methods and adapts approaches in developing new information materials aimed at enhancing the understanding of significant issues concerning agency programs
Identifies potential problems or areas of friction and advises management officials concerning the causes of the problems and suggested methods for resolving them
Confers with program specialists, action officers, and other subject matter experts to obtain the latest and most accurate information and imagery approved for public release
Maintains effective working relationships with officials of various senior wing leadership, civic, news media, community groups, Department of Defense personnel, as well as local, state, and national government officials, and the general public
Attends meetings and maintains professional contacts
Explains public affairs policies and procedures and resolves most problems that arise
Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved issues and performs follow up
Participates in special assignments and projects
Maintains effective relationships with DoD personnel, National, State, and local officials, State PAOs, who are critical target groups, needed to maintain effective working relationships and ongoing communications between the Wing and State
Appointed as the Wing Visual Information Manager per current DoD directives
Stays abreast of current visual information methodology and technological developments
Manages budget and procures new equipment and supplies
Plans, organizes, and carries out the visual information program
Provides photographic editing and processing, and video support, for alert missions to include mishaps
Provides historical documentation support
Designs, creates, and assembles materials for presentations, publications, and exhibits
Selects visual materials used in the communication of information
Designs the placement and appearance of visual materials, placement of text in relation to art; decides type styles and typographical effects, and plans effective use of color schemes, textures, and shapes in consideration of technical constraints to communication methods
Provides guidance and acts as a liaison to visiting non-military organizational photo crews, to include public news media photographers, who request to conduct photography activities
Creates new, adapts, or modifies accepted communication campaign formats to reach a target audience with a specific message
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 campaign's results do not meet expectations, the incumbent identifies concern issues, develops alternatives, and after discussing these with the appropriate administrative personal, implements the most appropriate options
Responsible for all social media build, research, and transmittal or information on social media platforms
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Must complete SE1-260 requirements within 6 months of employment.
• Must complete the DoD Public Affairs Qualification Course within 2 years of employment; or, for on-board personnel, complete the course within 2 years from the appointment date to this position description
Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must have 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 OR EDUCATION GS-09 : Must possess one of the following: A) 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
Experience, education, or training involving knowledge of writing, communication principles, methods and techniques that relate to the public affairs of an agency
Experience in applying and adapting knowledge of strictly controlled situations of an agency
Experience writing articles on routine events of non-controversial subjects
Experience responding timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services
Experience participating in meetings with specialized groups to listen to and understand feedback on agency programs that are of particular interest to public
(MUST address these specialized experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this position.) B) master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B
or J.D., if related
C) A combination of Specialized Experience and education as outlined above which, when combined, equal 100% of the requirement
(MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position
Official transcripts may be required at a later date.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION GS-11 : Must possess one of the following: A) 1-year specialized 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 agency's 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
(MUST address these specialized experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this position.) B) Ph.D
or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related
C) A combination of Specialized Experience and education as outlined above which, when combined, equal 100% of the requirement
(MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position
Official transcripts may be required at a later date.) PLACEMENT STATUS/TENURE OF SELECTEE FOR A NON PERMANENT T5 Position : TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 5 permanent current employee as selectees only: This is may be an obligated position or term/indef only position
If a permanent employee in the Title 5 MT NG Excepted civil service employee accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND have rights to return to their previous Title 5 position
TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 5 Term current employee as selectees only: This is may be an obligated position or term/indef only position
If a Term employee in the Title 5 MT NG Excepted civil service

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