PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

United States Air Force
  • Washington, DC
  • $75,068–$97,593 Per Year
11 days ago

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force

Air National Guard Units

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Summary

This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position:

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Location: 141st Air Refueling Wing

Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413

Air National Guard Units

Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service

Advertised as: ENLISTED/OFFICER

May be used to fill one or more vacancies.

  • Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*

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Summary

This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position:

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Location: 141st Air Refueling Wing

Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413

Air National Guard Units

Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service

Advertised as: ENLISTED/OFFICER

May be used to fill one or more vacancies.

  • Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Fairchild AFB, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $75,068 - $97,593 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 1035 Public Affairs

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number WA-13044358-AF-26-0250 Control number 882121300

This job is open to

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Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

  1. Washington Air National Guard Permanent or Indefinite Employees. 2. Washington Air National Guard Traditional Guard members and Washington National Guard Active Guard Reserves. For Area 1, submit one SF-50 (or equivalent) to support your eligibility.

Duties

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A GS-1035-11, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST:

  • Coordinates the planning and development of complex, high level public affairs assignments in support of commanders programs and priorities.
  • Carries out public affairs tasks that support the wing commanders priorities through the integration of visual information, social media, community engagement, command information, communication planning, contingency/crisis response, media operations, environmental, security and policy review, and public affairs resource management activities.
  • Responds to requests for information, materials and support; and plans and conducts community engagement activities with community officials and groups, including providing and/or clearing material concerning controversial unit activities such as hazardous operations,costly acquisitions, and equal opportunity issues upon request by media representatives.
  • Maintains an active web/social media presence, provides visual information services for documentation and/or publicity purposes and plans and arranges news media coverage.
  • Evaluates the propriety and advisability of agency support of/ participation in local activities, programs, and events. For approved events, coordinates support requests from community and community groups, schools,news media organizations, and others to include requests for interviews, speakers, tours, bands,honor guards, and aviation support and support of local observances and celebrations.
  • Researches, drafts, coordinates, produces, and reviews public affairs products such as, web-based content, photographs, videos, news and feature articles, news releases, talking points, fact sheets, briefings, speeches and scripts, newsletters, and other materials.
  • Modifies standard methods and adapts approaches in developing new information materials aimed at enhancing the understanding of groups or individuals of significant issues concerning agency programs.
  • Identifies potential problems or areas of friction and advises management officials concerning the causes of the problems and suggested methods for resolving them.
  • Confers with program specialists, action officers, and other subject matter experts to obtain the latest and most accurate information and imagery approved for public release.
  • Maintains effective working relationships with officials of various senior wing leadership, civic,news media, community groups, Department of Defense personnel, as well as local, state and national government officials, and the general public.
  • Attends meetings and maintains professional contacts.
  • Explains public affairs policies and procedures and resolves most problems that arise.
  • Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved issues and performs follow up.
  • Maintains effective relationships with DoD personnel, National, State and local officials, to include their respective State PAOs.
  • Manages audio visual equipment for section.
  • Appointed as the Wing Visual Information Manager per current DoD directives.
  • Stays abreast of current visual information methodology and technological developments.
  • Manages budget and procures new equipment and supplies.
  • Plans,organizes, and carries out the visual information program.
  • Provides photographic editing and processing, and video support, for alert missions to include mishaps.
  • Designs, creates, and assembles materials for presentations, publications,and exhibits.
  • Selects visual materials such as, photographs and graphics used in the communication of information.
  • Designs the placement and appearance of visual materials; designs the placement of text in relation to art; decides type styles and typographical effects; and, plans effective use of color schemes, textures, and shapes in consideration of technical constraints to particular communication methods for example, printed distribution, exhibit, or oral presentation.
  • Tailors products to best suit various public forums.
  • Provides guidance and acts as a liaison to visiting non-military organizational photo crews, to include public news media photographers, who request to conduct photography activities.
  • Creates new, adapts, or modifies accepted communication campaign formats to reach a target audience with a specific message.
  • The selection of a communication campaign format is based on an analysis of targeted audience demographics and message content.
  • After an informational campaign has been implemented, solicited and unsolicited response data is gathered to assess campaign effectiveness in reaching the target audience.
  • Other duties as assigned.(temporary, minor, or incidental tasks)

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: E6 - E-8/TSgt - SMSgt

Desired Military Assignments: 3NXXX

  • Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
  • Selectee is required to complete SE1-260 requirements within six months of employment. Selectee must complete the DoD Public Affairs Qualification Course within two years of employment; or, for on-board personnel, complete the course within two years from the appointment date to this position description.
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Qualifications

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:

Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of writing and communication principles, methods and techniques that relate to public affairs of the military. Experience developing new information materials including news releases, fact sheets, brochures, booklets, broadcast spots, etc., that increase communication with the agencys audiences. Experience making on-the-spot presentations to audiences with opposing points of view or erroneous understanding of agency positions. Experience responding timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services.

  • or-

1 year equivalent to at least GS-9

  • Note: To qualify under the one-year Specialized Experience (SE) provision (when stated in the SE section), you must provide either:

Two SF-50s (or equivalent) showing you were in the same occupational series at the next lower grade for at least one full year. The two SF-50s must span that full one-year period, from the older SF-50 to the newer SF-50 and reflect employment with the same federal agency.

  • or-

One SF-50 (or equivalent) if your resume shows at least one year of continuous employment in the position reflected on the SF-50 (or equivalent).

Education

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Degree Required:N/A

Degree Required to qualify with Education Only (No Specialized Experience):

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., 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.

If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicants total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicants education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at GS-11.

Additional information

  • Certain incentive(s) may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed.
  • 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 Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives.
  • Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.
  • Veterans preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f).
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

REEMPLOYED ANNUITANT: In accordance with Section 9902(g) of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), annuitants reemployed in the DoD will receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They will not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired in accordance with Section 8336(d)(1) or Section8414(b)(1)(A) of Title 5, U.S.C.) appointed to the DoD may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.

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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.

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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 also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as 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 above. 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSAs separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSAs.

  • Knowledge of written and oral communication principles, practices, techniques, and methods.

  • Knowledge of interpersonal relations practices.

  • Knowledge of statistical methods for analyzing program data.

  • Knowledge of public affairs program goals, objectives, and effectiveness/efficiency measures.

  • Knowledge of wing-level ANG programs, activities, and associated issues.

  • Working knowledge of public affairs programs, activities, and functions sufficient to inform and educate public or special interest groups.

  • Skill in written and oral communication to develop clear, informative materials and resolve issues.

  • Skill in applying general and specialized statistical methods to:

  • Analyze communication campaign survey data and assess effectiveness with target audiences.

  • Analyze public affairs program performance against established goals and objectives.

  • Skill in research to locate and use archived, subject-specific print and broadcast media as historical background for current articles.

  • Skill in interpersonal communication to build and maintain effective relationships with media representatives, community groups, and other internal/external audiences.

  • Ability to apply communication principles and techniques to complete assignments.

  • Ability to analyze and interpret program data using statistical methods.

  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in determining whether controversial information should be released for internal or external public use.

  • Ability to maintain open lines of communication between the wings ANG Public Affairs office and key audiences.

  • Ability to modify standardized communication practices to clarify or articulate the ANG rationale on potentially controversial issues.

Benefits

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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.

Review our 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.

Required documents

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. A complete application package includes: Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

  • Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include:

  • Contact information

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to

  • Position Title

  • Organization/Department/Unit

  • Hours worked per week

  • Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.

  • Omit extended leave from your employment history. For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.

  • Duties performed

  • Series and grade for federal positions, if held

  • Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered. For more guidance please see new resume guidance.

  • If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

  • Classified or government sensitive information

  • Social Security Number (SSN)

  • Photos of yourself

  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

  • Mil Form 174 Mil Form 174 is required. Applications without the Mil Form 174 will not be considered

  • If you do not have prior military service, please indicate so on the form. (This position requires Military membership in the Washington State Air National Guard).

  • Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement)

  • Cover Letter

  • DD-214

  • SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50)

  • Transcript (s)

  • For current Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.)

List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.

Example:04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023

Washington Air National Guard

Traditional Member

20 hours per month

POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC

Personnel Superintendent 3S091

Duties

Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose)

04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019, 40 hours per week

15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020, 40 hours per week

Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR

Order Purpose:

Duties:

  • If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021:

List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT

For access to Required Documents please refer to: http://mil.wa.gov/federal-human-resources

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/13/2026 to receive consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.

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/

Agency contact information

WA HRO Staffing Section

Phone 253-512-8260 Email ng.wa.waarng.list.hro-staffing@army.mil Address 141st Air Refueling Wing

1403 W Wainwright Blvd

Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9413

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. 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.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. A complete application package includes: Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

  • Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include:

  • Contact information

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to

  • Position Title

  • Organization/Department/Unit

  • Hours worked per week

  • Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.

  • Omit extended leave from your employment history. For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.

  • Duties performed

  • Series and grade for federal positions, if held

  • Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered. For more guidance please see new resume guidance.

  • If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

  • Classified or government sensitive information

  • Social Security Number (SSN)

  • Photos of yourself

  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

  • Mil Form 174 Mil Form 174 is required. Applications without the Mil Form 174 will not be considered

  • If you do not have prior military service, please indicate so on the form. (This position requires Military membership in the Washington State Air National Guard).

  • Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement)

  • Cover Letter

  • DD-214

  • SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50)

  • Transcript (s)

  • For current Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.)

List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.

Example:04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023

Washington Air National Guard

Traditional Member

20 hours per month

POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC

Personnel Superintendent 3S091

Duties

Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose)

04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019, 40 hours per week

15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020, 40 hours per week

Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR

Order Purpose:

Duties:

  • If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021:

List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT

For access to Required Documents please refer to: http://mil.wa.gov/federal-human-resources

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/13/2026 to receive consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.

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/

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Agency contact information

WA HRO Staffing Section

Phone 253-512-8260 Email ng.wa.waarng.list.hro-staffing@army.mil Address 141st Air Refueling Wing

1403 W Wainwright Blvd

Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9413

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. 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.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

For information about joining the Air National Guard please call 1-800-TO-GO-ANG

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Washington Air National Guard. 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 National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard at the required military grade listed if the position is open Nationwide.

Agency contact information

WA HRO Staffing Section

Phone 253-512-8260 Email ng.wa.waarng.list.hro-staffing@army.mil Address 141st Air Refueling Wing

1403 W Wainwright Blvd

Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9413

US

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Summary

This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position:

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Location: 141st Air Refueling Wing

Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413

Air National Guard Units

Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service

Advertised as: ENLISTED/OFFICER

May be used to fill one or more vacancies.

  • Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Fairchild AFB, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $75,068 - $97,593 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 1035 Public Affairs

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number WA-13044358-AF-26-0250 Control number 882121300

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Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, DC
Salary$75,068–$97,593 Per Year

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