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Public Affairs Specialist

Job in Wright-Patterson AFB, Greene County, Ohio, USA
Listing for: Department of the Air Force
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-12
Job specializations:
  • Government
    Government Administration, Government Affairs
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 49910 - 115213 USD Yearly USD 49910.00 115213.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB

Summary

This is a formal Air Force intern position established under the PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) program managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Civilian Career Management Directorate, Public Affairs Career Program. The purpose of this position is to serve as an advanced trainee, to receive formal and on-the-job training in public affairs and to complete developmental assignments and training outlined in the formal training and development plan.

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Summary

This is a formal Air Force intern position established under the PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) program managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Civilian Career Management Directorate, Public Affairs Career Program. The purpose of this position is to serve as an advanced trainee, to receive formal and on-the-job training in public affairs and to complete developmental assignments and training outlined in the formal training and development plan.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026

Salary $49,910 - $115,213 per year Pay scale & grade GS 7

Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations:

Peterson AFB, CO

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Fort Sam Houston, TX

Lackland AFB, TX

Show morefewer locations (1)

Randolph AFB, TX

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Internship Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

11

Job family (Series)

* 1035 Public Affairs

Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number B-26-DHA-1035-PA-PJK Control number

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.

Clarification from the agency

Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path - "Federal employees-Excepted service"

Duties

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* Plans, organizes, conducts and evaluates discrete, limited elements of a command information program that ensures the free flow of information to Air Force (AF) people and families to help maintain morale, readiness, productivity and retention.

* Involved in programs that help tell the AF story to the public and builds informed public support for the AF by creating mutual acceptance, respect, appreciation, and cooperation between the AF and the community.

* Engaged in limited elements of a media operations program that ensures a free flow of information to the public through the news media.

* Assists higher-level Public Affairs specialists in conducting Public Affairs strategic communication, operational, and resource planning; and performs special assignments in keeping with the formal training plan.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

* U.S. Citizenship is required

* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* PCS expenses, if authorized, will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations

* 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

* A security clearance is required

* Disclosure of Political Appointments

* Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0

* Total salary varies depending on location of position

Qualifications

To qualify for a GS-07:
Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic…
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