Title 32 Public Affairs Specialist (mi Pao)

Army National Guard Units; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MI JFHQ Army, Michigan Army National Guard, is seeking a Title 32 Public Affairs Specialist to support unit communications and public information efforts in Lansing, MI. The role emphasizes writing, media relations, and timely dissemination of agency information to the public and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has experience in administrative and communications work, can craft articles on routine events, respond to requests for information, and participate in meetings to gather

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, professional, investigative and/or technical work.
• Experience evaluating information and disseminating effective communication.
• Experience writing articles on routine events and responding to information requests.
• Experience participating in meetings to listen to feedback on agency programs that are of interest to public affairs.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Public affairs

Job description

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.

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.