PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
To qualify at the GS-1035-13 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which has provided a working knowledge of and skills and abilities such as: Comprehensive knowledge of the principals, methods, practices and techniques of communication to function as the JFHQ-State technical authority on all public affairs and community relations programs, problems and issues. Knowledge of the missions, goals, policies and issues impacting the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Air Force, and the National Guard Bureau (NGB), and how these will influence the state's NG. Knowledge must be extensive on the many controversial and complex issues that regularly affect the National Guard. Skill in conveying complex information on Army and Air National Guard activities that affect state and national interests and may have international involvement and implications. Knowledge and skill to analyze public reaction and perceptions to National Guard programs and policies and provides recommendations to the TAG or the NGB that may significantly modify major programs or policies. Skill in integrating diverse points of view in communications plan which establish and maintain mutual understanding with various publics and state and federal agencies. Skill in analyzing public reaction to NG program and policies and in developing recommendations that may significantly modify major programs or policies. Skill in developing and applying new approaches to the most difficult and complex public affairs problems by developing or evaluating information programs to enhance understanding among publics opposed to or indifferent to the NG's mission or programs. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by programs, creating meaningful, constructive communication interchanges. Skill in developing written materials to convey information concerning complex programs and functions to publics having diverse levels of understanding of the National Guard's programs and activities. Skill in responding orally to criticism of the National Guard's functions or performance, to logically and effectively explain complex programs, functions and activities and gain understanding and support of the organization's efforts by concerned publics. Knowledge of event planning and coordination to manage and advise staff on special event productions that may include the senior military officials, Governors, members of Congress, legislators and other state and local officials. Skill in meeting and dealing effectively with Governors, members of Congress, legislators and other state and local officials. Establishes effective lines of communication with a variety of individuals, at all government levels so state level NG activities, programs, capabilities and operations are clearly understood by these key constituencies. Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of the public affairs program, analyzing feedback from the media and public, and developing recommendations to improve the internal operation and enhance the overall public affairs program; AND, Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered.