Duties

(Summary continued) 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.

As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (Title 5) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Explains public affairs policies and procedures and resolves most problems that arise.
• Identifies potential problems or areas of friction and advises management officials concerning the causes of the problems and suggested methods for resolving them.
• Responds to requests for information, materials and support; and plans and conducts community engagement activities with community officials and groups.
• 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. These items are designed with the objective of effectively communicating agency activities, programs, and policies to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates the planning and development of complex, high level public affairs assignments in support of commander's programs and priorities.
• Creates new, adapts, or modifies accepted communication campaign formats to reach a target audience with a specific message.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The full Position Description (PD) can be found at the following link:
GS-1035-11, NGT5804100

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment Factors: This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position.

Area(s) of Consideration: Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Army or Air National Guard or current and former (with completed National Guard Bureau Form 22, or National Guard Bureau Form 22A showing Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions) members of the Texas Army or Air National Guard.

Remarks:

• Must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within 1 year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Selectee is required to complete SE1-260 requirements within six months of employment. Selectee must complete the DoD Public Affairs Qualification Course within two years of employment; or, for on-board personnel, complete the course within two years from the appointment date to this position description.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:

  • Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
  • Hours worked per week
  • To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

  2. Last SF 50, if applicable (To verify your eligibility as a currently employed T32 or T5 full-time permanent, indefinite, and temporary personnel of the Texas Army or Air National Guard).
  
  3. NGB 22, NGB 22A, or DD 214 (National Guard Bureau Form) showing Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions, if applicable (To verify your eligibility as aformer member of the Texas Army or Air National Guard).
  
  4. Transcript, if applicable (see Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience on this announcement)
  
  5. Other supporting documents: Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s): Cover Letter and Appraisals. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must provide acceptable documentation of your preference.
  
  Veterans Documentation: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference prior to the close date of the job announcement. Acceptable documentation may be:

  • A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions;
  • A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed;
  • A Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit an SF 15.
  • You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• 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/11755177
  
  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.
  
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  Agency contact information

  Human Resources Office

  Email

  ng.tx.txarng.mbx.hro-applications@army.mil

  Address

  TX 149th Fighter Wing
  107 Hensley St
  San Antonio, TX 78236
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Category 2 - Currently employed T32 or T5 full-time permanent, indefinite, and temporary personnel of the Texas Army or Air National Guard or current and former members of the Texas Army or Air National Guard.