USAJOBS · 1 month ago
TITLE 5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST GS-1035-11
Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yrThe USAJOBS is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist for the 167th Air Wing in Martinsburg, WV. This role involves coordinating public affairs assignments, producing various communication materials, and maintaining relationships with community and media officials.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinates the planning and development of complex, high level public affairs assignments in support of commander's programs and priorities
Researches, drafts, coordinates, produces, and reviews public affairs products such as, web-based content, photographs, videos, news and feature articles, news releases, talking points, fact sheets, briefings, speeches and scripts, newsletters, and other materials
Maintains effective working relationships with officials of various senior wing leadership, civic, news media, community groups, Department of Defense personnel, as well as local, state and national government officials, and the general public
Manages audio visual equipment for section. Appointed as the Wing Visual Information Manager per current DoD directives. Stays abreast of current visual information methodology and technological developments
Creates new, adapts, or modifies accepted communication campaign formats to reach a target audience with a specific message. The selection of a communication campaign format is based on an analysis of targeted audience demographics and message content
Qualification
Required
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
Will be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
U.S. Citizenship is required
Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment
Must have a valid driver's license
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required
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
Selectee is required to complete SE1-260 requirements within six months of employment
Selectee must complete the DoD Public Affairs Qualification Course within two years of employment; or, for on-board personnel, complete the course within two years from the appointment date to this position description
This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration
Experience, education or training in administrative, professional, investigative and/or technical work
Experience evaluating information and/or using analytical skills to disseminate effective communication
Experience in compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information
Experience using computers and automation systems
Experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of writing and communication principles, methods and techniques that relate to public affairs of the military
Experience developing new information materials including news releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, broadcast spots, etc., that increase communication with the agency's audiences
Experience making on-the-spot presentations to audiences with opposing points of view or erroneous understanding of agency positions
Experience responding timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services
Preferred
Preferred that applicants have completed the Defense Information School
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
USAJOBS
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