THIS IS A ND NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
Military membership is NOT required.
This ND National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5168000 and is part of the ND JOINT STAFF, National Guard.
Summary
THIS IS A ND NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
Military membership is NOT required.
This ND National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5168000 and is part of the ND JOINT STAFF, 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.
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.
Advises and assists Unit Public Affairs Representatives (UPARs) and/or other personnel assigned public affairs responsibilities.
Develops directives, furnishes policy/procedures, and evaluates subordinate level program effectiveness.
Assists the ARNG State Recruiting and Retention Manager and ANG 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. Serves as coordinator for units and individuals entering annual military print and electronic media competitions.
Prepares and coordinates special projects to inform all guard members, technicians, families and employers of new policies, programs, or activities.
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.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
You must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
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.
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver’s license is required.
As a designated Essential Personnel, you 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 approved by TAG.
Qualifications
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.
NDNG Areas of Consideration (T5 Excepted Service)
Area I: All onboard NDNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2)
Area II: All onboard NDNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3)
Area III: All onboard Federal Employees (Competitive or Excepted Service)
Area IV: All NDNG military members (Army and Air) (VP Applies)
Area V: All U.S. Citizens (VP Applies)
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
To qualify for this position, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS 11 grade level or private sector which includes: 1) Skill in developing new information materials to include, news releases, internal publications, fact sheets, and radio and television broadcast spots; 2) Knowledge and skill sufficient for determining appropriate information for internal/external publics respectively, and for using discretion in releasing controversial material; 3) Identifying the information needs of various audiences and the most effective methods of assessing their reactions to information provided.
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)
Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade
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).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: NOTE:Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.
1. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
2. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim SF-15, DD 214, Transcripts, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, three work related references, and Other(s) as applicable.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
Applicants claiming DoW Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:
Marriage Certificate
Spouses PCS Orders
Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist
Applicants claiming DoW Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:
Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)
SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and
A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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/12972191
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: NOTE:Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.
1. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
2. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim SF-15, DD 214, Transcripts, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, three work related references, and Other(s) as applicable.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
Applicants claiming DoW Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:
Marriage Certificate
Spouses PCS Orders
Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist
Applicants claiming DoW Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:
Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)
SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and
A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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/12972191
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
