THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1167000 and is part of the NCNG PAO, National Guard (JFHQ - PAO /Manning Doc 1212-403). POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO NIGHT SHIFT WORK ADDITIONAL TO WEEKENDS.
Military Grades: Enlisted (E4 to E8) or Officer (2LT to MAJ) Minimum Requirements: Experience, education or training which involves the exercise of analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility, and application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months 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.
As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-1035-09, you will develop news releases and feature articles describing Guard sponsored activities or events, presentation ceremonies, etc; distribute these to local and national print and broadcast media representatives; respond orally and in writing to requests for information from Guard members, member associations, external audiences or special interest groups; determine the sensitivity of data requested and if data is determined to be sensitive or controversial; coordinate data release with a senior Public Affairs (PA) Specialist; evaluate local media programming on NG events, activities or communication campaigns to identify potential public relation issues with message content or format; once identified, advises management on potential causes of the problem and forwards suggestions for resolving them; gather data on public reaction to communication campaigns for analyses and evaluation; when the evaluation is completed, draws the appropriate conclusions and from these develops and submits recommendations to the PAO for improving the campaign's appeal to the general public or target audience; prepare and disseminate news releases and feature articles to the media for print. Selects and incorporates photographs, film footage, etc., into the release or article to visually enhance the message with viewers; consult with the pertinent program specialist to obtain the latest information for use in news releases, radio spots, print articles, meetings and electronic broadcasts; develop semi-technical written materials to educate a specific audience on the nature and purpose of the NG's programs, policies and practices; develop positive working relationships with state and local government personnel, community or special interest groups or individuals desiring input on state level NG policy, practices or programs; other duties as assigned. POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO NIGHT SHIFT WORK ADDITIONAL TO WEEKENDS.