Public Affairs Specialist
About The Position
This is a formal Air Force intern position under the PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) program, managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Civilian Career Management Directorate, Public Affairs Career Program. The position serves as an advanced trainee, providing formal and on-the-job public affairs training, developmental assignments, and training outlined in a formal training and development plan. The specialist plans, organizes, conducts, and evaluates limited elements of command information programs to support the free flow of information to Air Force personnel and families and help maintain morale, readiness, productivity, and retention. The position also contributes to programs that tell the Air Force story to the public and build informed public support by fostering mutual acceptance, respect, appreciation, and cooperation between the Air Force and the community. The specialist works on limited elements of media operations programs that facilitate the free flow of information to the public through news media, assists higher-level Public Affairs specialists with strategic communication, operational, and resource planning, and performs special assignments consistent with the formal training plan.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required.
- For GS-07 qualification, meet one of the following: one full year of graduate-level education; a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement; five academic years of pre-professional study; or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05.
- Applicants relying on education to qualify must provide transcripts; education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Foreign education must be documented as equivalent to conventional U.S. education.
- Applicants subject to the Federal General Schedule time-in-grade requirement must have served at least 52 weeks at GS-05, GS-07, or a higher grade, or equivalent in an alternate pay system.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must sign a mobility agreement.
- A security clearance is required.
- Applicants must apply through the Air Force Civilian Careers Recent Graduates site to receive further consideration.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate limited elements of command information programs for Air Force personnel and families.
- Contribute to programs that communicate the Air Force story to the public and build informed public support and cooperation between the Air Force and the community.
- Work on limited elements of media operations programs that ensure information flows to the public through news media.
- Assist higher-level Public Affairs specialists with strategic communication, operational, and resource planning.
- Complete developmental assignments and special assignments consistent with the formal training and development plan.
Benefits
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type.
- Student Loan Repayment Program and/or recruitment incentive may be offered to eligible candidates.
- PCS expenses may be paid if authorized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
