Public Affairs Specialist

Air Force Global Strike Command • Malmstrom AFB, MT

6d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to carry out recurring, precedented public affairs assignments involving media operations, social media, community engagement, command information, visual information, communication planning, contingency and crisis response, special event planning, environmental, security, and policy review. The specialist supports the commander's priorities and public affairs goals, represents the public affairs office at meetings, and assists with planning, organizing, and carrying out the visual information program.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent, applying oral and written communication and basic visual information concepts to help plan, coordinate, and conduct public affairs activities; using knowledge of organizational operations to communicate accurate information; presenting information clearly to audiences with different levels of understanding; gathering and analyzing information to reach valid conclusions and make recommendations; and maintaining effective working relationships. Alternatively, applicants may qualify through education or a combination of education and experience.
• For education-based qualification, one full year of graduate-level education leading to a degree in a relevant field or superior academic achievement is required; transcripts must be submitted with the application.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-05 level is required for the NH-02 level when TIG applies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and sign a non-disclosure agreement.
• Must handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Must meet any applicable probationary or trial period requirement.
• Must provide transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Carry out recurring, precedented public affairs assignments in support of the commander's priorities.
• Produce and assist in producing materials that support the commander's public affairs goals.
• Attend meetings as a representative of the public affairs office.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and carrying out the visual information program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Direct deposit is required for all federal employees.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level