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 Public Affairs and Visual Information Specialist in a Combatant Command (COCOM) level Public Affairs office. Provides public affairs (PA) advice, technical direction, and support to the organization and/or its field offices.

Duties

Conducts public affairs functions for the organization, ensuring public affairs activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Responds to information requests on assigned programs from the news media, specialized groups, and/or general public; local, state, and federal elected officials; special interest groups, community, and civic organizations. Performs special assignments and participates in special projects and initiatives with responsibility for researching, planning, executing, and/or evaluating complex public affairs operations, programs, and policies which affect a variety of functional areas. Represents the organization regarding a portion of the organization PA program with a variety of councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the agency, including Headquarters Air Force, DOD (Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, unified combatant command and sister services), and other governmental, nongovernmental, public, civic, service, industry, business, educational, entertainment, think tank, and media organizations. Coordinates the design and development of complex, high-level visual information products in collaboration with editors, subject matter experts, public affairs representatives, and other customers.

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
• Leave accrual is authorized upon request
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance as a condition of employment
• May be required to be on call and/or to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (con't)
• (con't) (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, (con't)
• (con't) and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real-World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Future Operations Center (FOC), Future Plans Center (FPC), (con't)
• (con't) Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC), NNC Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (NDDOC), Joint Intelligence Operations Center- North (JIOC-N), Joint Cyber Center (JCC), and other tasks as assigned. (con't)
• (con't) These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations
• YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled” Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee’s eligibility. (con't)
• (con't) A civilian employee’s telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee’s request

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 one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position. My experience includes knowledge of a wide variety of communication principles, methods, practices, and techniques; analytical methods; and interpersonal relations practices; Knowledge of a wide range of oral, written, and visual communication concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends; analytical methods; interpersonal relations practices applicable to researching, planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating new information materials for information programs. Note: Resume must show supporting details. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 a wide range of oral, written, and visual communication concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends; analytical methods; interpersonal relations practices applicable to researching, planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating new information materials for information programs. 2. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, relationships, and operational planning objectives of Air Force and DOD organizations. 3. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data sufficient to arrive at valid, supportable conclusions and to offer meaningful recommendations. 4. Skill in planning and independently managing short- and long-term projects and to cultivate and sustain positive working relationships to project completion. 5. Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy to advocate command positions; to logically and effectively explain programs, functions, and activities and gain understanding of the organization's efforts. 6. Knowledge of a wide range of visual information, illustration, design, layout principles, and concepts for the conception, planning, and execution of a variety of complex projects. Knowledge of graphic arts and media, perspective, layout, balance and contrast, color science, mixing and application, standard drawing practices and instruments. 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 NORTHCOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]