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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer; Plan, direct and administer the public affairs program; internal information, media relations, and community relations for upper management. Information forums/avenues plan and manage such as production of audio-visual presentations and broadcast materials; newspapers, news and feature items for publication; web sites Responsibilities Plans, directs and manages the public affairs program for an Air Force Reserve wing. Provides staff direction involving all internal information, media relations, and community relations for the Reserve unit. Plans, organizes and administers an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) wing external information program. Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with print and broadcast media representatives. 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. Responsible for coordinating effort to meet with US Senators, US Representatives and/or their staffers. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in federal service (or equivalent in other pay systems) in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while planning, directing, and administering the organization's public affairs campaigns, projects, studies, and other major program functions keyed to random or targeted audiences. Interfacing with various audiences including print and electronic media representatives; community and business leaders; state and local government officials; representatives of other agencies; and special interest groups providing information/explanations of organization mission. Providing news media representative's information for release within the parameters of security, propriety, and sensitivity. Gathering and assessing complex data; evaluating the validity of media from which data was obtained; and determining the method, medium, and audience for intended communication. 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: Knowledge of the functions and missions of organization of the Public Affairs programs. Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of the Public Affairs programs. Knowledge of 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. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data to identify potential problems and offer meaningful recommendations and solutions. Ability to plan, organize and evaluate program effectiveness.6. Knowledge of management practices, theories, techniques, 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. Education Additional Information Individuals on active duty may apply 120 days before separation date and should indicate in their application their military separation date. Reservists who are mobilized may submit a copy of their mobilization orders or a statement in their application stating they are available within 120 days. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. All Federal Employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.