PUBLIC Affairs Specialist Security Clearance

Position: PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties 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:
* provides staff direction involving all internal information, media relations, and community relations for the reserve unit.
* establishes and maintains effective working relationship with print and broadcast media representatives in disseminating information or answering inquiries about the organizations' operations or activities.
* conducts 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.
* serves as the public affairs focal point for community relations on proposed installation restoration program (irp) actions and the environmental impact analysis process (eiap).
* establishes contact and maintains a positive relationship with local businesses, information agencies, and social and civic groups.
* plans, directs and conducts the congressional outreach program. Manages and executes the employer support program. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for approximately 1 to 3 employees. Requirements conditions of employment
* 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 security 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 position is subject to provision of the dod priority placement program
* must sign a mobility agreement
* employee must maintain current certifications
* disclosure of political appointments
* direct deposit: all federal employees are required to have direct deposit
* leave accrual may be authorized upon request qualifications this is an air reserve technician officer position. This is an air reserve technician (art) officer position located at 934 airlift wg with the military rank of lt col/0-5, afsc:035p3 . For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the air force reserve qualification center at  Specialized experience: at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (gs-11) or equivalent.

Specialized experience must include 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, skills and abilities (ksas): your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
* 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:
* 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. Part-time or unpaid experience: credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly…