Public Affairs Specialist
About The Position
Serves as a senior Public Affairs Specialist in an Air Staff, Field Operating Agency (FOA), Major Command (MAJCOM), or Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) Public Affairs office. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates a major public affairs function with Air Force-wide applicability, ensuring activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Responds to or leads initiatives responding to information requests about the organization’s programs from news media and specialized and general publics, including Air Force personnel, elected officials, special-interest groups, community organizations, and civic organizations. Manages wide-ranging programs, special projects, and initiatives, including researching, planning, executing, and evaluating complex public affairs operations, programs, policies, and strategies of significant importance that affect multiple functional areas and organizational levels. Represents the organization on councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the agency, including with Headquarters Air Force, the Department of Defense, other government organizations, nongovernmental organizations, public and civic groups, industry, business, educational and entertainment organizations, think tanks, and media organizations. Serves as the senior adviser in the assigned area of responsibility.
Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service.
- Knowledge of oral, written, and visual communication concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, and trends applicable to broad public affairs and visual information programs.
- Knowledge of DAF and DoD missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, relationships, and operational planning objectives.
- Knowledge of methods for evaluating public reaction to agency programs and policies.
- Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting conflicting data and considering differing points of view to reach valid conclusions and make recommendations.
- Skill in independently planning and managing short- and long-term projects and sustaining positive working relationships through project completion.
- Ability to assess program effectiveness and prepare reports on program objectives.
- Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, advocate agency positions, explain programs and activities, and build public understanding.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-12 level is required for GS-13 consideration.
- Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessments.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate a major public affairs function with Air Force-wide applicability.
- Ensure public affairs activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
- Respond to or lead initiatives responding to information requests about organizational programs from news media and specialized and general publics.
- Manage complex public affairs programs, special projects, operations, policies, and strategies, including researching, planning, executing, and evaluating them.
- Represent the organization on councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the agency.
- Serve as the senior adviser in the assigned area of responsibility.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
- PCS may be paid if authorized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
