PUBLIC Affairs Specialist; Title Security Clearance

Position: PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (Title 32) with Security Clearance
Duties

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to collect, assemble, prepare and disseminate information concerning the various activities of the state's NG. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Connecticut Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Connecticut Army National Guard.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Connecticut Army National Guard recruiter at  before applying for this position. The major duties include, but are not limited to:
* Develops news releases and feature articles describing Guard sponsored activities or events, presentation ceremonies, etc.
* Responds orally and in writing to requests for information from Guard members, member associations, external audiences or special interest groups.
* Evaluates local media programming on NG events, activities or communication campaigns to identify potential public relation issues with message content or format.
* Gathers data on public reaction to communication campaigns for analyses and evaluation.
* Prepares and disseminates news releases and feature articles to the media for print. Requirements Conditions of employment
* National Guard Membership is required.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* Must meet Compatible Military Assignment within one year from placement.
* Wear of the military uniform is mandatory.
* Direct Deposit is mandatory.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
* Must possess a valid state drivers license.
* Incumbent is required to serve a 2-year trial/probationary period. Qualifications GENERAL

EXPERIENCE:

Experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative and/or technical work. Experience evaluating information and/or utilizing analytical skills to disseminate effective communication. Experience using computers and automation systems. SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 24 months of specialized experience in the following:
* Experience, education, or training involving knowledge of writing, communication principles, methods and techniques that relate to the public affairs of an agency.
* Experience in applying and adapting knowledge of strictly controlled situations of an agency.
* Experience writing articles on routine events of noncontroversial subjects.
* Experience responding timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services.
* Experience participating in meetings with specialized groups to listen to and understand feedback on agency programs that are of particular interest to public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge and skill sufficient to assist in the planning, writing and editing of feature news and technical articles for release to interested internal or external audiences.
* Knowledge of target audience lifestyles, interests and activities sufficient to identify the most effective methods by which data on informational campaign effectiveness can be obtained for evaluation.
* Knowledge of and skill in applying communication campaign development methods and practices to advise program managers on the most effective approaches to message formatting and delivery to a specific or general audience.
* Knowledge and skill sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups or individuals interested in having input on NG programs, policies or activities.
* Knowledge of the principals and methods of mass communication and skill in applying or adapting these principals and methods to recurring assignments.
* Knowledge of and skill in applying public speaking skills to engagements where NG programs, activities, objectives and policies are discussed and the audience's…