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Position Title
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Agency
Air National Guard Units (Title 32/Title 5)
Announcement Number
NY-10218656-AF-18-399 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 to Friday, August 3, 2018
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Eligibilities
Please answer all of the questions. You may have more than one status that is applicable to you. (limit characters)
1. Are you a current National Guard member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Permanent full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
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3. Are you a current Temporary Indefinite full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
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4. Are you a current Temporary full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Temporary full-time status with the state National Guard.
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Miscellaneous
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If you do not have an answer, please type in NA. (limit characters)
1. What is your current Air Force Specialty Code or Military Occupational Specialty Code? (limit characters)
2. What is your current unit of assignment and location? (limit characters)
3. What is your current military rank? (limit characters)
4. Are you currently an Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted Member, or a Civilian (Non-Dual Status)? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Public Affairs Specialist (GS-1035-09) position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you meet the following General Experience requirement(s)?
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.
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2. Do you meet the following Specialized Experience requirement(s)?
Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training involving 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.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Do you have experience assisting the PAO in advising wing leadership on DoD, Air Force, and ANG policy concerning release of information to the public? (limit characters)
4. Do you have experience organizing, coordinating, publicizing and conducting periodic events with local organizations such as, community councils, local governments, Chamber of Commerce, and, state and national legislative offices? (limit characters)
5. Do you have experience writing draft and final versions of news releases, feature articles, speeches, fact sheets, and brochures for internal and external audiences? (limit characters)
6. Do you have experience responding to requests for information, materials, and support; and, planing and conducting community engagement activities with community officials and groups? (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience editing and revising products for style, format and content; and, reviewing and editing photography and artwork for quality and composition, along with accessing public affairs' products to DVIDS per current DoD procedures? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
8. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibility may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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