PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to manage the public affairs program of the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, and its subordinate units, providing planning, developing, organizing, and communicating the organizations programs, policies, and activities to various regional, national, and international officials. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

For additional information on DCIPS, click here Duty 1: Serves as the 480th ISRW Public Affairs (PA) Program Manager.

Duty 2: Develops 480th ISRW PA policy & programs and provides guidance on related issues.

Duty 3: Represents the 480th ISRW PA office with a variety of installation and local governmental, public, civic, service,
industry, educational, and media organizations.

Duty 4: Translates and explains technical operations into widely understandable language for the public.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the “Professional” work category are at the “Full Performance” work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee’s salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee’s qualifications in relation to the job.

Creditable Experience: Knowledge of a wide variety of communication principles, methods, practices, and techniques; analytical methods; and interpersonal relations practices. Skill in applying such knowledge in the modification of standard methods and adaptation of approaches in developing new information materials aimed at enhancing the understanding of groups or individuals of the significant issues of Air Force programs. Knowledge applicable to and skill in assessing public reaction and identifying extent of understanding achieved to evaluate effectiveness of information programs. Knowledge and skill to explain significant issues to generally responsive groups or individuals interested in Air Force programs. Knowledge and skill sufficient for developing new information materials including news releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, broadcast spots, etc., that increase communication with the agency’s various publics. Knowledge and skill sufficient for providing representatives of the print and broadcast media, trade associations, and industrial representatives with timely and accurate explanations of agency policies and regulations.

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 a wide range of principles and methods in written and oral communication, applied to develop and implement comprehensive public affairs strategies, including managing public information dissemination, internal communications, and fostering community relations across diverse audiences.

2. Knowledge in public affairs program management, encompassing understanding of concepts, principles, and operational practices. Skilled in planning, organizing, and directing staff functions and coordinating off-site unit responsibilities and employing effective communication strategies to facilitate intercommunication between organizations and various stakeholder groups.

3. Knowledge of the organization’s operations and functions sufficient to communicate accurate information and modify standard methods and adapt approaches in the development of new information materials to meet organizational needs.

4. Skill in utilizing and applying a wide range of communication strategies and techniques, including visual media (illustrations, photography), multimedia presentations, television/motion picture production, and digital platforms (social media). Proficient in leveraging these media to effectively convey organizational messages and information to specific target audiences.

5. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data to plan and develop news stories, features, and quasi-technical articles, identifying potential issues, and providing valuable recommendations and resolutions.

6. Ability to present information orally in a logical, clear, and concise manner to audiences with differing levels of comprehension.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.