THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2383/D2382 and is part of the Montana Air National Guard, 120 ALF WG. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.) Selecting Official: Col Maphies Also advertised as T5: MT-12384964-T5-24-149 (CAT 1-6, Veterans' Preference DOES NOT apply)

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to carry out a wide range of public affairs assignments that include elements of visual information, social media, media operations, community engagement, command information, communication planning, contingency/crisis response, environmental, security, policy review, and public affairs resource management in support of the mission and the commander's priorities. The position modifies standard methods, evaluates the effectiveness of information, and adapts approaches in developing new informational materials aimed at enhancing the understanding of recipients. 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, support; 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. For approved events, coordinates support requests from community and community groups, schools, news media organizations, and others to include requests for interviews, speakers, tours, bands, honor guards, and aviation support and support of local observances and celebrations. Research, drafts, coordinates, produces, and reviews public affairs products. 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 significant issues concerning agency programs. Identifies potential problems or areas of friction and advises management officials concerning the causes and suggested methods for resolution. Confers with program specialists, action officers, and other subject matter experts to obtain the latest and most accurate information & imagery approved for public release. Maintains effective working relationships with officials of various senior wing leadership, civic, news media, community groups, Department of Defense personnel, government officials, and the general public. Explains public affairs policies & 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 State PAOs, who are critical target groups, needed to maintain effective working relationships and ongoing communications between the Wing & State. 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. Designs, creates, and assembles materials for presentations, publications, and exhibits. Selects visual materials used in the communication of information. Designs the placement and appearance of visual materials, 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. 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. Creates, adapts, or modifies communication campaign formats to reach a target audience with a specific message. Selection of a communication 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 results do not meet expectations, the incumbent identifies concern issues, develops alternatives, and implements the most appropriate options.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Appointments in the Title 32 MTNG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; please see your MTNG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Must complete SE1-260 requirements within six months of employment.
• Must complete the DoD Public Affairs Qualification Course within two years of employment; or, for on-board personnel, complete the course within two years from the appointment date to this position description.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E7 - E8 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in administrative, professional, investigative and/or technical work. Experience evaluating information and/or using analytical skills to disseminate effective communication. Experience in compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Experience using computers and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION GS-09: Must possess one of the following: A) 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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. (MUST address these specialized experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this position.) B) 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. (MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position. Official transcripts may be required at a later date.) C) A combination of Specialized Experience and education as outlined above which, when combined, equal 100% of the requirement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION GS-11: Must possess one of the following: A) 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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. (MUST address these specialized experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this position.) B) 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 (MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position. Official transcripts may be required at a later date.) C) A combination of Specialized Experience and education as outlined above which, when combined, equal 100% of the requirement. PLACEMENT STATUS/TENURE OF SELECTEE: TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 32 permanent selectees only: This is an obligated position. If a permanent employee in the Title 32 Excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND have rights to return to their previous Title 32 position. TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 32 Indefinite selectees only: This is an obligated position. If an indefinite employee (tenure 3) in the Title 32 Excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their indefinite status AND may return to their previous Title 32 indefinite position if it is still available. INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - For Current Title 5 selectees only: This is an obligated position. If an on-board employee in the Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will convert to a T32 indefinite appointment (tenure 3). This employee will have no reemployment rights to their previous T5 position. INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - State National Guard Members (includes T32 NTE employees and MTNG members not currently a federal employee): This is an obligated position. Selectee will be appointed as an indefinite employee (tenure 3).

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, copies of all relevant transcripts MUST be submitted with application package.

Contacts

• Address MT 120AW 2800 Airport Ave B Great Falls, MT 59404 US
• Name: Jessica Wharton
• Email: [email protected]