PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

JobSummary

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is a Permanent GS-1035-13 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1169000 and is part of the MO Public Affairs Office. This is a non-bargaining position. This position is also advertised on the following announcements: Air Technicians: MO-12944083-AF-26-103 Army AGR: A26-054

LowGrade

13

HighGrade

13

PromotionPotential

13

OrganizationCodes

AR/ARNG

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• nguard

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• Plans, budgets, designs, and executes public affairs communications strategies to inform and educate the public about programs, activities, and services and the vital role they play as components of the U.S. armed forces.
• Provides the full range of effective public information, command/internal information, and community relations services to support the organization's large and complex organization statewide.
• Plans, directs, and executes command/internal information, media and community relations campaigns to convey sensitive and complex information concerning the organization's state and federal programs, responsibilities, and activities.
• Exhibits a mastery of communication principals and techniques along with continuously developing and applying new approaches to the most difficult and complex issues.
• Analyzes public reaction to the organization’s programs and policies then adjusts accordingly by developing recommendations that may impact or significantly modify major programs or policies.
• Throughout the communications process, analyzes and re-analyzes the clarity and effectiveness of public affairs initiatives and adjusted them as needed.
• Serves as the official spokesperson for the organization on controversial and complex issues before the representatives of the print and broadcast media and national organizations, general public, and special interest groups.
• Conducts Deterrence Media Operations, fully and truthfully informing the public of the organization’s programs, positions and actions that demonstrated that the organization is continuously ready to respond rapidly.
• Provides direction through broadly defined public affairs program regulations or guidance common to all career fields.
• Independently plans, designs and carries out major program functions, informing the higher echelon of progress as needed.
• Accurately and promptly responds, in written and oral form, to information requests from the public and queries from the news media which may include erroneous, speculative and/or negative comments or items of a sensitive nature.
• Plans, develops, and conducts press conferences and public meetings with full participation of subject matter experts to promote and enhance understanding and acceptance of the organization’s mission.
• Facilitates the communication of complex information on new programs or special areas of emphasis.
• Conducts in-depth research, synthesized the information and presented it to the media or public in an organized, cogent manner.
• Conveys information quickly and accurately in a clear, easily understood manner.
• Develops alternative communication strategies that enable the organization to establish and maintain mutual understanding with the various publics.
• Interacts and coordinates with multiple state and federal homeland defense and homeland security agencies, to include the state's emergency response departments and various federal agencies.
• Explains or defends significant or controversial actions or decisions, and to mediate between groups or individuals with differing points of view on program or policy issues.
• Prepares the public communications (media relations/community relations/command information) portion of standing operating procedures for mobilization, crisis and contingency plans, and orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Requirements

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12944099 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

WhatToExpectNext

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

RequiredDocuments

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following: Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified. It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information. Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided. SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency. DD214s

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.abc.army.mil/

OtherInformation

Selective Service 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

danielle.l.calvin.civ@army.mil

AgencyContactPhone

573-638-9500 X39644

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType