Public Affairs Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position with the 934th Airlift Wing, aligned with military rank of Major and AFSC 035P3. ARTs are full-time civilian employees who also serve as members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they hold equivalent positions in the Reserve organization. The incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, and the work schedule will allow participation in unit training assemblies. ART duties are the regular assignments, although non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities.

The position plans, directs, and manages the public affairs program for an Air Force Reserve wing, including external and internal information, community relations, Congressional Outreach, and Employer Support. The incumbent serves as the public affairs focal point for community relations concerning proposed Installation Restoration Program actions and the Environmental Impact Analysis Process, and builds positive relationships with local businesses, information agencies, and civic and social groups.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be current Air Force Reserve members or willing and qualified to join, and be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Applicants must meet the specialized experience and applicable federal time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. The position may require travel in commercial or military aircraft and work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays. Education is not a qualification requirement. Total salary varies by location. PCS, recruitment, relocation, advance-in-hire, leave-accrual, or superior-qualification incentives may be authorized under applicable conditions; incentives are not guaranteed. The position requires a mobility agreement and direct deposit, and may require a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must sign a mobility agreement and meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, applying public affairs communications, analytical, management, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-11 is required for GS-12, when applicable.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of DoD, Air Force, gaining MAJCOMs, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air Force Public Affairs programs.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of written and oral communication methods and public information, internal information, and community relations practices.
• Must demonstrate the ability to gather, evaluate, and interpret data; identify problems; recommend solutions; and plan, organize, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of management practices and the ability to identify compliance issues and develop recommendations.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of safety and security regulations and personnel management and EEO directives, standards, processes, and procedures.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays and to fly on commercial or military aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments.
• Must clearly identify duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position when claiming part-time or unpaid experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage the public affairs program for an Air Force Reserve wing.
• Plan, organize, and administer the wing's external information program.
• Conduct an internal information program to keep military and civilian personnel informed about Air Force policies and developments, as well as local activities, plans, and problems.
• Serve as the public affairs focal point for community relations concerning proposed Installation Restoration Program actions and the Environmental Impact Analysis Process.
• Establish contacts and maintain positive relationships with local businesses, information agencies, and social and civic groups.
• Plan, direct, and conduct the Congressional Outreach program.
• Manage and execute the Employer Support program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain current certifications.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Advance in hire may be authorized with demonstrable proof.
• Superior qualifications may be offered.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed