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Public Affairs Officer

Duties Plans, directs and manages the public affairs program for an Air Force Reserve wing. Plans, organizes and administers an AFRC wing external information program. 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 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 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. 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. Employee must maintain current certifications. 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. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you may 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 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 Major, AFSC: 035P3. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at  In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: knowledge of written and oral communication methods and techniques and skill in applying analytical techniques in conducting a public affairs program for an organization involving internal information, media relations, and community relations activities.

Mastery of advanced management and organizational principles and practices and thorough knowledge of the Air Force performance planning and management programs and processes to provide command support to both short term and strategic Air Force plans. Skill 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. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE:

Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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:
1. 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.
2. Knowledge of the principles and methods of written and oral…