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 a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Public Affairs Production Branch.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Public Affairs office, ensuring that the Production Branch complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents SAF/PAI with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Represents the SAF/PAI with a variety of installation and local governmental, public, civic, service, industry, educational, and media organizations.

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
• Leave accrual is authorized upon request
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Secret security clearance
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Must escort news media representatives to a forward operating location in the event of a deployment or other operation
• This is a Supervisory Position. A 1-year probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the 1035 Series, Public Affairs Field.? DOD National Relocation Program (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, Public Affairs Series 1035. 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 expert knowledge of all facets of communication integration and public affairs concepts, principles, policies, practices, and external media relations as they apply to representing a joint military organization and the component commands within that organization. Knowledge of communication theory in all its methods, practices, techniques and applications. Expert knowledge of written and oral communication principles, methods and techniques as they apply to record documentation, press releases and publication writing. Ability to articulate clearly and comprehensively the goals, objectives, intentions and missions of an organization as it operates within a continuum of responsibilities. Knowledge of civilian media organizations and operations and news gathering and reporting procedures. 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: 1. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, policies, and practices of a Public Affairs program. 2. Knowledge of written and oral communication and visual information principles, methods, and techniques to determine the need for, plan, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate Public Affairs and multimedia activities. 3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data sufficient to arrive at valid, supportable conclusions and to offer meaningful recommendations. 5. Skill in producing written information for audiences with different levels of understanding. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization through subordinate supervisors. 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]