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Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 INDEFINITE EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D0173000 and is part of the Colorado National Guard PAO, National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Public Affairs Specialist responsible for all Army and Air National Guard public, community and media relations programs within the state. Responsibilities Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the state Public Affairs (PA) program through media and audience analysis, determines PA program needs and organizational direction to achieve National Guard PA goals. Develops and writes information materials designed to reach audiences through various media such as wire service, radio, television, and newspaper. Targets and services statewide media markets with print, photographic and electronic materials in support of publicizing the National Guard story. Provides PA advice to the Adjutant General and staff in support of policies and programs of interest to internal audiences. Advises and assists Unit Public Affairs Representatives (UPARs) and/or other personnel assigned public affairs responsibilities. As the PA representative for the state Adjutant General, establishes and maintains close working relationships with officials of various civic, media, veterans, and community groups, as well as state government officials outside the National Guard. Serves as point of contact with veterans organizations or defense related associations requesting information from the NG. Assists the ARNG State Recruiting and Retention Manager and ARG Senior Recruiter by providing media placement and print and electronic media support; developing public service announcements and supporting recruiting drives and special events. Acts as point of contact for NGB Historical Services Team for all historical matters. Provides public affairs annexes to state NG contingency plans. Participates in budget process to ensure funding requirements are identified, and adequate funds are requested and available for PA operations. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Military Grades: E-4 thru E-7 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicants RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts. DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet. You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume. Must have at least 36 months of Specialized Experience, Education, or Training in each of the following: 1. Thorough knowledge of writing and communication principles, methods and techniques that relate to public affairs of the military. 2. Developing new information materials including news releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, broadcast spots, etc., that increase communication with the agency's audiences. 3. Making on-the-spot presentations to audiences with opposing points of view or erroneous understanding of agency positions. 4. Responding timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets six months specialized experience. Preferred but not required: Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. 1. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Air National Guard please contact the Recruiting Office Supervisor at 720-847-9423. 2. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated). 3. Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment, your bonus may be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives manager at (720) 250-1337. 4. AGR positions are not announced/applied for on USAjobs. Contact your respective AGR offices for instructions on how to apply for AGR positions. 5. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.) 6. Unless stated otherwise: Must be fully qualified or able to obtain AFSC within one year hire if this position is listed as immaterial against NGB compatibility requirements. If there is a compatible, required, or restricted AFSC listed in this announcement - you will need that AFSC to qualify for the position. If this position requires specific ASVAB scores, please contact the selecting supervisor with any questions. 7. Current COANG Technicians and AGRs hired for a position in which an MCR is required will remain in their current status unless/until the MCR is approved. In the event the MCR is not approved, they are accepting the position in their current status. 8. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.