PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is part of the IN JFHQ Public Affairs Office, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number D1167000/D1168000. If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.

Assists the Public Affairs Officer in the formulation of long-range plans and policies to enhance public understanding, support and acceptance of Public Affairs programs and/or activities statewide.

Researches and develops informational materials and complete communication campaigns for release to audiences through electronic and newspaper media.

Responds to media requests for information of both a routine and controversial nature.

Maintains close working relationships with officials of various civic, media and community groups and Department of Defense personnel, as well as state and national government officials outside the NG.

Provides training to UPAR’s on PA program policies, practices and processes.

Creates new or adapts or modifies accepted communication campaign formats to reach a target audience with a specific message.

Performs other duties as assigned.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. You may combine education with specialized experience to meet the length of experience requirement for GS-07/09/11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the line of work. For the GS-07 level: To qualify on education alone applicant must have completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or Eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree. For the GS-09 level: To qualify on education alone applicant must have one of the following: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. For the GS-11 level: To qualify on education alone applicant must have one of the following: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-07, GS-9 and GS-11 including qualifying with combination of education and experience. To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.