THIS IS A TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS POSITION DUTY LOCATION: Public Affairs Office (PAO), Hartford, CT AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All currently employed full-time permanent and indefinite personnel of the Connecticut Army National Guard. Area 2: All currently employed full-time temporary technician personnel and all current traditional members of the Connecticut Army National Guard.

Duties

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to collect, assemble, prepare and disseminate information concerning the various activities of the state's NG. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Army National Guard. The major duties include, but are not limited to: Develops news releases and feature articles describing Guard sponsored activities or events, presentation ceremonies, etc. Responds orally and in writing to requests for information from Guard members, member associations, external audiences or special interest groups. Evaluates local media programming on NG events, activities or communication campaigns to identify potential public relation issues with message content or format. Gathers data on public reaction to communication campaigns for analyses and evaluation. Prepares and disseminates news releases and feature articles to the media for print.

Requirements

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must meet Compatible Military Assignment within one year from placement.
• Wear of the military uniform is mandatory.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 24 months of specialized experience in the following: 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 noncontroversial 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge and skill sufficient to assist in the planning, writing and editing of feature news and technical articles for release to interested internal or external audiences. Knowledge of target audience lifestyles, interests and activities sufficient to identify the most effective methods by which data on informational campaign effectiveness can be obtained for evaluation. Knowledge of and skill in applying communication campaign development methods and practices to advise program managers on the most effective approaches to message formatting and delivery to a specific or general audience. Knowledge and skill sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups or individuals interested in having input on NG programs, policies or activities. Knowledge of the principals and methods of mass communication and skill in applying or adapting these principals and methods to recurring assignments. Knowledge of and skill in applying public speaking skills to engagements where NG programs, activities, objectives and policies are discussed and the audience's reaction gauged. COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: All applications will be considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/MOS. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection. The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training. MILITARY GRADE (Prior to Application): E-4 through E-6 UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: Any unit within state SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

Education

No substitution of education for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address CT JFHQ Army Hartford Armory Hartford, CT 06105 US
• Name: Staffing Office
• Phone: 860-613-7618
• Email: [email protected]