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Job opening: PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Salary: $72 553 - 94 317 per year
Published at: Jul 19 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is a GS-1035-11 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), PD D1168000 and is part of the MO Public Affairs Office. APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This position is a Temporary vacancy NTE one year in the Excepted Service. This is a bargaining unit position. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.

Duties

Assists in the formulation of long-range plans and policies to enhance public understanding, support and acceptance of Public Affairs programs and/or activities statewide. Researches and develops informational materials and complete communication campaigns for release to audiences through electronic and newspaper media. Prepares materials that explains or describes the mission of the National Guard, National Guard accomplishments, policies, programs or actions taken to ensure the National Guard's compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Writes materials including news releases, display advertisements, fact sheets, feature stories, background statements, special reports, etc. Coordinates the analysis of response data on communication campaign effectiveness with programs managers. Responds to media requests for information of both a routine and controversial nature. Prepares or assembles information kits, edited informational materials drafted by subordinate public affairs specialists, releases photographs and/or feature stories to the news media. Coordinates media interviews with subject matter experts and arranged photographic and electronic media coverage of newsworthy events. Provides training on Public Affair program policies, practices and processes. Coordinates and evaluates the effectiveness of training and training materials and develops recommendations for program enhancement. Reviews all press releases, feature stories, background statements, special reports, etc. prior to their release to the media. Creates new or adapts or modifies accepted communication campaign formats to reach a target audience with a specific message. After an informational campaign is implemented, solicited and unsolicited response data is gathered to assess campaign effectiveness in reaching the target audience. If the campaign's results does not meet expectations, identifies issues of concern, develops alternatives and after discussing these with the appropriate administrative personal, implements the most appropriate option.

Requirements

  • Under a temporary appointment, employment is subject to termination at any time.
  • This position can be filled up to four years as long as funds are available to support it.
  • In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the temporary appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status.
  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) or an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264.
  • These are Excepted Service positions that require membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard 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.
  • Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager for the Missouri Army National Guard at (573) 638-9500 extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination.
  • Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager for the Missouri Air National Guard at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Since the position is temporary in nature, the compatibility requirements will be waived for a period of time not to exceed one year. Selecting official must verify that selected individual is currently assigned to a military unit in the Missouri National Guard and that the selection does not create grade inversion. Title 32 National Guard employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative, and/or technical work that demonstrates your ability to evaluate information and/or utilize analytical skills to disseminate effective communication; and use computers and automation systems GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months of specialized experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of writing and communication principles, methods and techniques that relate to public affairs of the military; developing new information materials including news releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, broadcast spots, etc., that increase communication with the agency's audiences; making on-the-spot presentations to audiences with opposing points of view or erroneous understanding of agency positions; and responding timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services. This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed monthly. Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Contacts

  • Address MO Public Affairs Office 2302 Militia Drive Jefferson City, MO 65101-1203 US
  • Name: Angela McCall
  • Phone: 573-638-9500 X37495
  • Email: [email protected]

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