PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Gypsum Township (KS); Remote; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command is seeking an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted in the Public Affairs Office (PAO) to lead wing public affairs operations. This role combines internal information, media relations, social media, and community engagement to support the Commander’s priorities.

As a senior NCO/Public Affairs Superintendent, you will guide complex assignments, train reservists, ensure policy interpretation for wing managers, and coordinate the Employer Support Program,

Qualifications

• Transcripts required if education is used to qualify.
• Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Lead as senior NCO/Public Affairs Superintendent handling internal information, media ops, social media, and community engagement.
• Coordinate planning of complex PA assignments in support of commander’s programs and wing media relations.
• Provide guidance on internal information, media relations, and admin functions for Reserve units.
• Execute the Employer Support Program and foster dialogue with wing personnel and external groups.
• Support the wing's internal information program.

Skills

Senior NCO leadership

Public affairs management

Education

Transcripts required

Foreign education equivalency

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position located in the Public Affairs Office (PAO) of an Air Force Reserve wing.

The incumbent functions as the senior NCO/Public Affairs Superintendent responsible for accomplishing a wide range of wing public affairs assignments that include elements of internal information, media operations, social media, community engagement, command information, visual information, communication planning, contingency/crisis response, special event planning, environmental, security, policy review, and resource management in support of the mission and the Commander's/Director's priorities.

In addition, trains reservists in the accomplishment of the tasks set forth herein. Duties: 1: Coordinates the planning and development of complex, high level public affairs assignments in support of commander's programs and priorities. Accomplishes work for the wing media relations program.

2: Provides technical guidance and policy interpretation to the military and civilian managers of an Air Force Reserve wing regarding internal information, media relations, community relations and administrative functions for the Reserve units. 3: Executes the Employer Support Program. 4: Establishes an interchange of ideas and issues among wing personnel, community representatives, social and civic groups and others concerning problems that might impact the wing activities.

5: Performs duties for the internal information program.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.