THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (MI PAO), Position Description Number NGD1167000 and is part of the MI JFHQ Army, Michigan Army National Guard.
MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Summary
THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (MI PAO), Position Description Number NGD1167000 and is part of the MI JFHQ Army, Michigan Army National Guard.
MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
This is a Title 32 excepted service position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. Military membership in the MIARNG is required. Applicants must be willing and eligible to immediately enlist in or transfer to the Michigan Army National Guard.
***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***
This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters -State, Personal Staff, Public Affairs Office (PAO). The primary purpose of the position is to collect, assemble, prepare and disseminate information concerning the various activities of the state's NG.
Develops news releases and feature articles describing Guard sponsored activities or events, presentation ceremonies, etc. Distributes these to local and national print and broadcast media representatives.
Responds orally and in writing to requests for information from Guard members, member associations, external audiences or special interest groups. Determines the sensitivity of data requested and if data is determined to be sensitive or controversial. Coordinates data release with a senior Public Affairs (PA) Specialist.
Evaluates local media programming on NG events, activities or communication campaigns to identify potential public relation issues with message content or format. Once identified, advises management on potential causes of the problem and forwards suggestions for resolving them.
Gathers data on public reaction to communication campaigns for analyses and evaluation. When the evaluation is completed, draws the appropriate conclusions and from these develops and submits recommendations to the PAO for improving the campaign's appeal to the general public or target audience.
Prepares and disseminates news releases and feature articles to the media for print. Selects and incorporates photographs, film footage, etc., into the release or article to visually enhance the message with viewers.
Consults with the pertinent program specialist to obtain the latest information for use in news releases, radio spots, print articles, meetings and electronic broadcasts.
Develops semi-technical written materials to educate a specific audience on the nature and purpose of the NG's programs, policies and practices.
Develops positive working relationships with state and local government personnel, community or special interest groups or individuals desiring input on state level NG policy, practices or programs.
The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.
MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Michigan Army National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the Michigan Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
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.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. Responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
Qualifications
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)
MILITARY GRADE:E1-O2
Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position to ensure to avoid grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education or training in administrative, professional, investigative and/or technical work. Experience evaluating information and/or using analytical skills to disseminate effective communication. Experience in compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Experience using computers and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
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.
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, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Education
You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for education in lieu of specialized experience for this position:
master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
SELECTIVE SERVICE:
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).
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES:Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.
NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.
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. 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.
WHO MY APPLY: AREA 1: Current permanent (Tenure 1 and 2) Federal Technicians/Employees of the Michigan National Guard and current temporary (Tenure 3 and 0) Federal Technicians/Employees of the Michigan National Guard who've held a temporary appointment with the Michigan National Guard for an accumulative 6 months within the last 12 months. AREA 2: All current military members of the Michigan National Guard. If the applicant is a member of the other service branch they MUST willing and eligible to immediately transfer to the appropriate branch of service.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the above general and specialized experience, to include following competencies- knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs)
-Message Delivery
-Partnering
-Creativity and Innovation
-Communications and Media
-Public Affairs Policies and Procedures
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you (DO NOT INCLUDE PII OR PHOTOGRAPH)
For each relevant work experience, you MUST include:
Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)
Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022)
The number of hours you worked per week
Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses.
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
2. Other supporting documents: Standard Form 50(SF-50), Licenses, Certificates, DD-214
SF-50: If you are currently an onboard MING Federal Technician/Employee, then you MUST submit your most recent SF-50 at time of your application submission. If you are currently or have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
3. Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience. Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes. To receive education credit transcripts MUST be submitted at time of application submission.
4. Current Military Branch Career Data Brief:
Air- Career Data Brief: can be obtained through vMPF using the following steps: Navigate to https://vmpf.us.af.mil/vMPFNet40/Hub.aspx > Login > Career Data Brief (CDB) > View CDB > Print to Microsoft PDF > Save as a PDF.
Army- Soldier Talent Profile: can be obtained through IPPS-A using the following steps: Navigate to https://ipps-a.army.mil Login > PKI Login > (login with CAC) > OK > My Soldier Talent Profile > Print. From here, you save the document as a PDF.
If you are not currently serving in a Military compacity (any Branch or Service), please provide a letter of intent to join the Michigan Army National Guard.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.
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/13115415
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/.
MI JFHQ Army
3411 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Lansing, MI 48906
US
Next steps
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you (DO NOT INCLUDE PII OR PHOTOGRAPH)
For each relevant work experience, you MUST include:
Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)
Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022)
The number of hours you worked per week
Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses.
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
2. Other supporting documents: Standard Form 50(SF-50), Licenses, Certificates, DD-214
SF-50: If you are currently an onboard MING Federal Technician/Employee, then you MUST submit your most recent SF-50 at time of your application submission. If you are currently or have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
3. Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience. Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes. To receive education credit transcripts MUST be submitted at time of application submission.
4. Current Military Branch Career Data Brief:
Air- Career Data Brief: can be obtained through vMPF using the following steps: Navigate to https://vmpf.us.af.mil/vMPFNet40/Hub.aspx > Login > Career Data Brief (CDB) > View CDB > Print to Microsoft PDF > Save as a PDF.
Army- Soldier Talent Profile: can be obtained through IPPS-A using the following steps: Navigate to https://ipps-a.army.mil Login > PKI Login > (login with CAC) > OK > My Soldier Talent Profile > Print. From here, you save the document as a PDF.
If you are not currently serving in a Military compacity (any Branch or Service), please provide a letter of intent to join the Michigan Army National Guard.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.
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/13115415
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/.
MI JFHQ Army
3411 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Lansing, MI 48906
US
Next steps
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.
