PUBLIC Affairs Specialist with Security Clearance

Position: PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties
* 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.
* Consults with the pertinent program specialist to obtain the latest information for use in news releases, radio spots, print articles, meetings and electronic broadcasts.
* Develops semi-technical written materials to educate a specific audience on the nature and purpose of the NG's programs, policies and practices.
* Develops positive working relationships with state and local government personnel, community or special interest groups or individuals desiring input on state level NG policy, practices or programs.
* Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment
* National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
* This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.
* Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
* Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
* Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* This position is INDEFINITE NTE 24 months, with possible extension up to 60 months, and permanent potential.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
* This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
* Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
* Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
* The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. Qualifications MILITARY GRADES: E3 through E6 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:

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 non-controversial 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.

1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before…