PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST - TITLE 32

Army National Guard Units

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST - TITLE 32

Frankfort ,

Kentucky

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Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST - TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD1169000 and is part of the KY JFHQ, National Guard. Responsibilities As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST - TITLE 32, GS-1035-13, you will serve as the JFHQ-State Public Affairs Officer, directly reporting to the Adjutant General. Responsible for planning, budgeting, designing, and executing public affairs communications strategies to inform and educate the public about the Army and Air National Guard programs, activities, and services. Exhibit a mastery of communication principals and techniques along with continuously developing and applying new approaches to issues by developing or evaluating information programs. Exercise judgment in interpreting and adapting existing guidelines and precedents and use them to develop approaches that integrate various aspects of the mission. Serve as the official spokesperson for the Adjutant General on controversial and complex issues. Accurately and promptly respond to information requests from the public and queries from the news media. Plan, develop, and conduct press conferences and public meetings with subject matter experts. Conduct research, synthesize information and present it to the media. Interact and coordinate with multiple agencies and officials. Provide expertise, assistance and consultation to the TAG and state offices in initiating and maintaining effective relationships with the general public, specialized groups, the news media and community. Supervise and oversee subordinate personnel. Perform administrative supervisory duties. Develop and execute budget for program requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD1169000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, [email protected]. Requirements Conditions of Employment Military Grades: Capt/CPT - Lt Col/LTC CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard. You must be assigned to a compatible military position. Wear of the military uniform. Position may require a pre-employment physical. May be subject to furlough actions. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation. Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus. Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility. This position is located on a tobacco free facility. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Must attended Supervisor Training: failure to complete Supervisor Training within 12 months of appointment will result in reversion to previous position. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Experience in administrative, professional, investigative and/or technical work. Experience evaluating information and/or utilizing analytical skills to disseminate effective communication. Experience using computers and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered. Education Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (http://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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