THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (Title 32), Position Description Number D2383000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

Duties

As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (Title 32), GS-1035-9, you will carry-out a wide range of public affairs assignments that include 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. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Maintain an active web/social media presence; provide visual information services for documentation and/or publicity purposes; and plan and arranges news media coverage. Perform security reviews on information placed on the unit's public webpage and social media feed(s). Write draft and final versions of news releases, feature articles, speeches, fact sheets, and brochures for internal and external audiences. Evaluate the news value or communication potential of visual material including photographs and illustrations. Prepare internal and external public affairs products for distribution through social media, DVIDS, wing website, and release to civilian media, as applicable. Research and write stories/articles and rewrites material intended for distribution. Organize, coordinate, publicize and conduct periodic events with local organizations such as, community councils, local governments, Chamber of Commerce, and state and national legislative offices. Coordinate and respond to news media inquiries on the mission, capabilities, impacts, and contributions of the base. Coordinate support of 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Officer/Enlisted - May not exceed the rank of Col. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess 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: GS-09 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes 12 months at the lower-level GS-07 of 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. 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.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Contacts

• Address IL 182 AW 2416 S Falcon Blvd Peoria, IL 61607 US
• Name: Ashley Jackson
• Phone: 309-633-5262
• Email: [email protected]