Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Team Lead Public Affairs (PA) Specialist at Force Management branch level within the Secretary of the Air Force Office of PA. Develops communication strategies & provides PA advice, authority, technical expertise, & management support. Provides policy, program guidance, & oversight of PA programs and activities.

Duties

Ensures work of the team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities, including establishing team goals and objectives and setting and adjusting short- and/or long-term plans and priorities to achieve them. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates a major public affairs function with Air Force-wide applicability, ensuring that public affairs activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Represents the organization to a variety of governmental and nongovernmental agencies, councils, boards, working groups, conferences, media organizations, and panels inside and outside the agency. Serves as senior adviser in the assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual is authorized upon request
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on civilian or military aircraft.
• May be required to be on call and/or to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• May be required to escort news media representatives to a forward operating location in the event of a deployment or other operations.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions (cont'd below)
• (cont'd from above) present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE PAID in accordance with the JTR AND AFMAN 36-606.
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the 1035 Series, Public Affairs Career Field. DNRP is authorized.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of mastery communication concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends applicable to researching, planning, developing, coordinating, leading, and evaluating broad public affairs and visual information programs and stratifying requirements, strategies, and assets to perform the mission. In-depth knowledge of missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, relationships, and operational planning objectives of the organization and other DoD organizations. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Mastery of the communication concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends applicable to researching, planning, developing, coordinating, leading, and evaluating broad public affairs and visual information programs and stratifying requirements, strategies, and assets to perform the mission. In-depth knowledge of missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, relationships, and operational planning objectives of Air Force and DoD organizations. Expert skill in methods and techniques to develop and evaluate written materials; to research and analyze concepts; to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize valid solutions, and offer meaningful recommendations; to extend existing principles to new and unusual applications; to conduct innovative program evaluations; and to prepare advisory materials on matters of importance for audiences of various levels of understanding and interest. Planning skills and ability to independently manage short- and long-term projects and to cultivate and sustain positive working relationships to project completion. Ability to evaluate and assess program effectiveness at all echelons of command, prepare reports on accomplishment of program objectives, lead a detailed planning effort, and develop recommendations while representing a wide variety of organizations and viewpoints. Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with tact and diplomacy, orally and in writing, to advocate agency positions; to respond to criticism of the agency's function or performance; to logically and effectively explain programs, functions, and activities and gain understanding of the organization's efforts by concerned publics; to negotiate complex issues, programs, and functions with people having varying levels of understanding of Air Force and public affairs programs and activities; and to maintain good working relations. Ability to analyze, plan, organize, direct, and adjust activities and functions to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources while meeting time-critical deadlines, often under high-pressure, politically sensitive conditions. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]