PUBLIC Affairs Specialist Security Clearance

Position: PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-1035-9, is to carry-out a wide range of public affairs assignments that include 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.

The position modifies standard methods, evaluates the effectiveness of information, and adapts approaches in developing new informational materials aimed at enhancing the understanding of recipients. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance. Requirements Conditions of employment CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS

REQUIRED:

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.  

Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position. Priority Areas(s) of Consideration:
Priority consideration is first given to the areas below. AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment. AREA II= Current California National Guard members. AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Air Force CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment).

Military Grades: E-1 through E-6 or Enlisted Eligible Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized. PCS Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.
* Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
* May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period.
* Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.
* Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required. Qualifications General

Experience:

Possess experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative and/or technical work;
Experience evaluating information and/or utilizing analytical skills to disseminate effective communication;
Experience using computers and automation systems. PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-1035-9:
Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: knowledge of writing, communication principles, methods and techniques that relate to the public affairs of an agency;
Experience in applying and adapting knowledge of strictly controlled situations of an agency;
Experience writing articles on routine events of non-controversial subjects;
Experience responding timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services;
Experience participating in meetings with specialized groups to listen to and understand feedback on agency programs that are of particular interest to public. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
* Message Delivery

* Message Development

* Planning and execution

* Public Affairs Policies and Procedures Education N/A Additional information As a condition of employment, new appointees are required to serve a trial period. Individuals who are initially appointed to a permanent or indefinite position in the CMD must complete a one (1) or two (2) year trial period subject to appointment type (DSMT or T5) and veteran's preference. Trial periods for federal excepted service employees are established under 5 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter A-Part 11.

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES:
Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military…