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Air Reserve Technician Officer

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer, to plan, direct and administer the public affairs program including but not limited to internal information, media relations, and community relations for the commander.

Duties include:

• Planning, directing and managing the public affairs program for an Air Force Reserve wing.
• Planning, organizing and administering an AFRC wing external information program.
• Conducting an internal information program to keep military and civilian personnel informed on current Air Force policies and developments as well as local activities, plans, and problems.
• Serving as the public affairs focal point for community relations on proposed Installation Restoration Program (IRP) actions and the Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP).
• Establishing contact and maintaining a positive relationship with local businesses, information agencies, and social and civic groups.

Requirements include:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must sign a mobility agreement.
• Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Direct Deposit:
  All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications include:

• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent.
• Skills in building and maintaining effective working relationships and a positive interface with various audiences including print and electronic media representatives; community and business leaders; state and local government officials; representatives of other government agencies; and special interest groups to provide timely and accurate information/explanations of unit mission.
• Knowledge and skill in providing news media representative's information for release within the parameters of security, propriety, and sensitivity.
• Knowledge of the functions and missions of DoD, Air Force, gaining MAJCOMs and Air Force Reserve Command.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of the Air Force Public Affairs program.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of written and oral communication and skills in applying principles and using methods of conducting a public affairs program involving public information, internal information and community relations activities for internal and external audiences.
• Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data to identify potential problems and offer meaningful recommendations and solutions.
• Knowledge of management practices, theories, techniques, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Skill in identifying and analyzing compliance issues and developing recommendations to resolve issues. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of personnel management and EEO directives, standards, processes and procedures.

Other significant facts include:

• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.