PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Jefferson City, Missouri

Salary Range: $106437 - $138370 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is a Permanent GS-1035-13 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1169000 and is part of the MO Public Affairs Office. This is a non-bargaining position. This position is also advertised on the following announcements: Air Technicians: MO-12944083-AF-26-103 Army AGR: A26-054

Major Duties:

• Plans, budgets, designs, and executes public affairs communications strategies to inform and educate the public about programs, activities, and services and the vital role they play as components of the U.S. armed forces.
• Provides the full range of effective public information, command/internal information, and community relations services to support the organization's large and complex organization statewide.
• Plans, directs, and executes command/internal information, media and community relations campaigns to convey sensitive and complex information concerning the organization's state and federal programs, responsibilities, and activities.
• Exhibits a mastery of communication principals and techniques along with continuously developing and applying new approaches to the most difficult and complex issues.
• Analyzes public reaction to the organization’s programs and policies then adjusts accordingly by developing recommendations that may impact or significantly modify major programs or policies.
• Throughout the communications process, analyzes and re-analyzes the clarity and effectiveness of public affairs initiatives and adjusted them as needed.
• Serves as the official spokesperson for the organization on controversial and complex issues before the representatives of the print and broadcast media and national organizations, general public, and special interest groups.
• Conducts Deterrence Media Operations, fully and truthfully informing the public of the organization’s programs, positions and actions that demonstrated that the organization is continuously ready to respond rapidly.
• Provides direction through broadly defined public affairs program regulations or guidance common to all career fields.
• Independently plans, designs and carries out major program functions, informing the higher echelon of progress as needed.
• Accurately and promptly responds, in written and oral form, to information requests from the public and queries from the news media which may include erroneous, speculative and/or negative comments or items of a sensitive nature.
• Plans, develops, and conducts press conferences and public meetings with full participation of subject matter experts to promote and enhance understanding and acceptance of the organization’s mission.
• Facilitates the communication of complex information on new programs or special areas of emphasis.
• Conducts in-depth research, synthesized the information and presented it to the media or public in an organized, cogent manner.
• Conveys information quickly and accurately in a clear, easily understood manner.
• Develops alternative communication strategies that enable the organization to establish and maintain mutual understanding with the various publics.
• Interacts and coordinates with multiple state and federal homeland defense and homeland security agencies, to include the state's emergency response departments and various federal agencies.
• Explains or defends significant or controversial actions or decisions, and to mediate between groups or individuals with differing points of view on program or policy issues.
• Prepares the public communications (media relations/community relations/command information) portion of standing operating procedures for mobilization, crisis and contingency plans, and orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air/Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - MAJ (O-4) Minimum Military Grade - 2LT (O-1) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training in administrative, professional, investigative and/or technical work; evaluating information and/or utilizing analytical skills to disseminate effective communication; and using computer and automation systems. GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 grade level that demonstrates experience with oral and written communication principles, methods and techniques that relate to public affairs; developing new information materials including news releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, broadcast spots, etc., that increase communication with audiences; making on-the-spot presentations to audiences with opposing points of view or erroneous understanding of organization's position; and responding timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning the organization's programs and services. This specialized experience must also include experience in managing the function of the work to be performed that includes the ability to lead, direct and assign work of personnel.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12944099 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-06