Public Affairs Specialist

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Public Affairs Specialist, Position Description Number D2383000 and is part of the 158th Fighter Wing Command of the Vermont Air National Guard.

Open & closing dates: 01/02/2026 to 01/12/2026

Salary: $62,359 to – $81,065 per year (GS
9)

Location:

South Burlington, VT (1 vacancy)

No remote or telework. Travel: occasional travel expected.

Appointment:
Temporary – Indefinite Tenure, not to exceed 09/30/2026.

Work schedule:

Full-time.

Service:
Excepted.

Supervisor status:
No.

Security clearance:
Secret.

Drug test:
No. Financial disclosure:
No. Bargaining unit status:
No.

Announcement number: VT--AF-25-40.

This position is open to current Vermont National Guard members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members, including Title 32 and Title 5 personnel.

• Knowledge of public affairs concepts, principles, practices, and techniques, including internal, social media, community, and media relations.
• Knowledge of mass communication media principles and methods, and skill in developing news stories, feature articles, and layouts.
• Skill in using DSLR cameras for static and video, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and MS Office.
• Skill in evaluating news value or communication potential of visual material and writing/editing news and feature articles.
• Skill in public relations, interpersonal and mass communication for building relationships with individuals and organizations.
• Knowledge of written and oral communication principles and ability to analyze and improve information delivery.

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be a current member of the Vermont Air National Guard.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Vehicle duty may require a valid driver’s license.
• Separate at appointment expiration; indefinite tenure not to exceed 09/30/2026.
• Irregular/overtime hours may be required.
• Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment restrictions apply.

Provide transcripts or other documentation to support educational claims. For foreign education, provide evaluated credentials. Submit copies of college transcripts that include course details; a certificate or degree alone does not suffice.

This is an excepted appointment with indefinite tenure; employees are eligible for most federal benefit programs such as FEHB, FEGLI, FERS, and TSP. Bonus or student loan repayment recipients may face benefit adjustments—contact the VTANG Incentive Manager at 802‑660‑5211 for details.

• Resume with detailed duties, dates, and contact information.
• AGO‑VT Form 690‑5, Military Experience…