PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Duties

Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed.  In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade.  Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties:

• Plans, directs and manages the public affairs program and administer an external information program for an Air Force Reserve wing.
• Plans, organizes and administers an AFRC wing external information program.
• Conducts an internal information program to keep military and civilian personnel informed on current Air Force policies and developments as well as local activities, plans, and problems.
• Serves as the public affairs focal point for community relations on proposed Installation Restoration Program (IRP) actions and the Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP).
• Establishes contact and maintains a positive relationship with local businesses, information agencies, and social and civic groups.
• Plans, directs and conducts the Congressional Outreach program and manages the Employer Support program.
• Manages and executes the Employer Support program.
• Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent.  Specialized experience must include knowledge of internal information, media relations and community relations.  NOTE: This same experience must be well described in the application/resume that you complete and submit in addition to answering the Assessment Questionnaire.

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 the functions and missions of DoD, Air Force, gaining MAJCOMs and Air Force Reserve Command.
2. Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of the Air Force Public Affairs program.
3. Knowledge of the principles and methods of written and oral communication and skills in applying principles and using methods of conducting a public affairs program involving public information, internal information and community relations activities for internal and external audiences.
4. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data to identify potential problems and offer meaningful recommendations and solutions.
5. Ability to plan, organize and evaluate program effectiveness.
6. Knowledge of management practices, theories, techniques, and procedures.
7. Skill in identifying and analyzing compliance issues and developing recommendations to resolve issues.
8. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures.
9. Knowledge of personnel management and EEO directives, standards, processes and procedures.

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.