PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Duties 1
Coordinates the 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
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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
These items are designed with the objective of effectively communicating agency activities, programs, and policies to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Modifies standard methods and adapts approaches in developing new information materials aimed at enhancing the understanding of groups or individuals 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
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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, to include their respective State PAOs, who are critical target groups, needed to maintain effective working relationships and ongoing communications between the Wing and State
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Manages audio visual equipment for section
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 such as, photographs and graphics used in the communication of information
Designs the placement and appearance of visual materials; designs the 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 particular communication methods for example, printed distribution, exhibit, or oral presentation
Tailors products to best suit various public forums
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
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Creates new, 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 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
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Requirements Conditions of Employment
• 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 state's 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must meet rank requirement and be eligible for military membership within the Delaware Air National Guard by the closing date of this advertisement.
• Must have 1 year experience equivalent to at least GS-9 to qualify at GS-1035-11.
• Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the closing date of this advertisement.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment
Qualifications Military Grades: E-5/SSgt - E-8/SMSgt Compatible Military Assignments: Must meet rank requirement and be eligible for military membership within the Delaware Air National Guard by the closing date of this advertisement
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-1035-11 Public Affairs Specialists - Must have at least 1 year equivalent to at least GS-9 to qualify at GS-1035-11
Specialized Experience: 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
Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying
Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed
The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements
*Other Requirements - For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed
For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment
Education 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 Additional information 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 (sss.gov) ).
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