PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

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-12936683-AF-26-095 Air AGR: AF26-036 Army AGR: A26-049

**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.