Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T58004100 and is part of the CO 140 Wing, National Guard. This position will support the Colorado Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention initiatives in marketing and Public Affairs duties - assigned under the 140th WG. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to carry-out a wide range of public affairs assignments that include elements of visual information, social media, media operations, community engagement, command information, communication planning, contingency/crisis response, environmental, security, policy review, and public affairs resource management in support of the mission and the commander's priorities. Coordinates the planning and development of complex, high level public affairs assignments in support of commander's programs and priorities. Researches, drafts, coordinates, produces, and reviews public affairs products such as, web based content, photographs, videos, news and feature articles, news releases, talking points, fact sheets, briefings, speeches and scripts, newsletters, and other materials. Maintains effective working relationships with officials of various senior wing leadership, civic, news media, community groups, Department of Defense personnel, as well as local, state and national government officials, and the general public. Manages audio visual equipment for section. Creates new, adapts, or modifies accepted communication campaign formats to reach a target audience with a specific message. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 1. Experience and knowledge will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each experience listed below. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of your knowledge or experience. DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal knowledge or experience as it pertains to each bullet. You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include your knowledge or experience in your resume. Must have 24 months of experience or knowledge in each of the following: The knowledge of and ability to apply written and oral communication principals, practices, techniques and methods serving as the foundation for the completion of assignments. Carrying out projects, using creativity in message design and program format to stimulate interest in the message. Analyzing issues specific to the assignment and then selecting the most effective solution from a variety of alternatives. Responsible for developing communication campaigns on a variety of wing or unit level issues where factual information or non-controversial, though sometimes complex data, such as questions on agency level program, ANG benefits or wing sponsored events or activities, is presented to the general public or a specific audience. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D., or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). 1. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated). 2. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.) 3. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates. 4. Appointment of Federal Annuitants: A Federal civilian annuitant under either the CSRS or FERS retirement systems may be reemployed into NG T5 vacancies, but are only eligible for either an Indefinite tenure appointment (max 5 year service period) or Temporary tenure appointment (max 4 year service period). The retiree must notify HRO of their current retirement status prior to appointment. 5. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? You are strongly encouraged to provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214 (member 4 copy), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation. ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, are strongly encouraged to provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf\_fill/SF15.pdf. If you'd like more information on Veterans' Preference or are unsure about your eligibility, please visit https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/5881.