This position is part of the TX Public Affairs Office, and is located in Austin, Camp Mabry, Texas. he primary purpose of the position is to collect, assemble, prepare and disseminate information concerning the various activities of the state's NG.

Duties

As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Develops news releases and feature articles describing Guard sponsored activities or events, presentation ceremonies, etc. Distributes these to local and national print and broadcast media representatives. Evaluates local media programming on NG events, activities or communication campaigns to identify potential public relation issues with message content or format. Consults with the pertinent program specialist to obtain the latest information for use in news releases, radio spots, print articles, meetings and electronic broadcasts. Performs other duties as assigned. The full Position Descriptions (PDs) can be found at the following links:GS-1035-09, NGT5409000

Requirements

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To qualify at the GS-1035-09 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which has provided an 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. Or A 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 Preferred Qualifications: Public Affairs Certification through the Defense Information School (DINFOS) Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered.

Education

Graduate Education:Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown in the Qualifications meets the requirements for positions at GS-7 through GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as a GS-09, by determining total qualifying experience as a percentage required for the grade level; then determining education as a percentage required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages to total 100 percent.

If you are using education to meet specialized experience qualifications for this position, you MUST provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.

Foreign education: Your transcripts must have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in evaluating foreign credentials in order to be acceptable.

Contacts

• Address TX Public Affairs Office 2200 West 35th St Austin, TX 78703 US
• Name: Human Resources Office
• Phone: (000)000-0000
• Email: [email protected]