THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (MI PAO), Position Description Number D1167000 and is part of the MI JFHQ Army, Michigan Army National Guard. **This vacancy may qualify for a Recruitment Incentive. The selected candidate will be required to fulfill a service agreement in order to be eligible**

Duties

***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP*** This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters - State, Personal Staff, Public Affairs Office (PAO). The primary purpose of the position is to collect, assemble, prepare and disseminate information concerning the various activities of the state's NG. 1. Develops news releases and feature articles describing Guard sponsored activities or events, presentation ceremonies, etc. 2. Responds orally and in writing to requests for information from Guard members, member associations, external audiences or special interest groups. 3. Evaluates local media programming on NG events, activities or communication campaigns to identify potential public relation issues with message content or format. 4. Gathers data on public reaction to communication campaigns for analyses and evaluation. 5. Prepares and disseminates news releases and feature articles to the media for print. 6. Consults with the pertinent program specialist to obtain the latest information for use in news releases, radio spots, print articles, meetings and electronic broadcasts. 7. Develops semi-technical written materials to educate a specific audience on the nature and purpose of the NG's programs, policies and practices. 8. Develops positive working relationships with state and local government personnel, community or special interest groups or individuals desiring input on state level NG policy, practices or programs. 9. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army 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 Michigan Army 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 Michigan Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Army 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 have a valid civilian driver's license.

Qualifications

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Military Grades: E1 - O3 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Months Required: 24 Months 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. **Strongly suggest upload of portfolio to include digital/visual content and written work as it relates to this position; created and/or published by the applicant.**

Education

No substitution of education allowed for this position.

Contacts

• Address MI JFHQ Army 3411 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Lansing, MI 48906 US
• Name: Brooklynn Richards
• Phone: 517-481-7690
• Email: [email protected]