Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDT5168000 and is part of the WY Joint Force Headquarters ANG, Wyoming National Guard. This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, and Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)". This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is not required. Responsibilities This position is located in the Wyoming National Guard's Headquarters. The primary purpose is to serve as the Public Affairs Specialist responsible for all Army and Air National Guard public, community and media relations programs within Wyoming. Responsible for administering or performing work involved in establishing and maintaining mutual communication between Federal agencies and the general public as well as internal and external publics. The work involves identifying communication needs and developing informational materials that inform appropriate public of the agency's policies, programs, services and activities. Work requires skill in written and oral communication, analysis, and interpersonal relations. Intent for position is a current operations manager to free Public Affairs Officer to focus on Strategic Comms, future operations and advisor to the Adjutant General (TAG). Focus will be as an Operations Manager and Community Relations POC. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: U.S. Citizenship Required. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Employees are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT). May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Veterans' Preference applies (if applicable) to this advertisement. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and approval. PCS is not authorized in lieu of Incentives. 1. Must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. 2. 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. 3. May be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments. 4. May be required to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver's license is required. Designated as Essential Personnel and 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 otherwise approved in advance by TAG. Qualifications TITLE 5 POSITION INFORMATION: Type of Appointment: Permanent Tenure: Group 1 or 2 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm FLSA: Exempt Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Position #: 0872473 Selecting Official: Mr. Joseph Coslett AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Referrals of qualified applicants will be issued in the following order: Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (NG) T5 and T32 Dual Status Technicians (DST) employed within Public Affairs Office. Area 2: All permanent and indefinite WYNG Title 5 and T32 DST employed with the Wyoming Air/Army National Guard. Area 3: All Current Federal employees within the Competitive and Excepted Service, and Competitive Service Reinstatement Eligible employees. Former NG T32 Dual Status employees receiving an Honorable or a General Discharge under Honorable Conditions are eligible for reinstatement provided they have been separated for at least one year before applying for reinstatement and received a rating of record of their most recent permanent position of a least fully successful (or equivalent). Area 4: All currently assigned Active Guard/Reserve (AGR), and M-Day/Drill Status Guard (DSG) members of the Wyoming Air/Army NG. Currently serving and former NG Drill Status and M-Day soldiers and airmen are provided preference eligibility to compete for NG T5 positions. * Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference. * Area 7: U.S. Citizens Upon acceptance to this position, if selected candidate is a competitive employee, they will convert to Excepted Service and be required to sign a memorandum IAW 5 CFR 302.102. Acceptance of the proposed appointment will take the employee out of the competitive service while s/he occupies the position. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. EXPERIENCE: To qualify based on experience, you must possess at least 1 year equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position (see below). To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience equivalent in the public and private sectors, are not required to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. Equivalent includes 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 agency's 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. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. TIME-IN-GRADE: Any applicant who within the previous 52 weeks held a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. NOTE: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement. If you are a current GS employee applying for a higher grade than the grade you currently hold provide an SF-50 showing the next lower grade was held for at least one year. Some SF-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not demonstrate the next lower grade was held for at least one year (e.g., General Adjustment SF-50 from this year). In many cases, we may need to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion. If you are a DoD employee, you may obtain copies of your SF-50(s) from MyBiz (https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Must have knowledge applicable to a wide range of duties involving oral and written communication principles, practices, techniques, and methods; analytical methods; and interpersonal relations practices. Skill in applying knowledge in the modification of standard methods and the adaptation of approaches in developing new information materials to enhance understanding and support of National Guard programs and/or significant issues. Skill in identifying the information needs of various audiences and the most effective methods of assessing their reactions to information provided. Skills facilitating evaluation of information program effectiveness. Skill sufficient to provide print and broadcast media, trade associations, veteran's organizations, and National Guard associations with timely and accurate explanations of agency policies and activities. Knowledge and skill sufficient for determining appropriate information for internal/external publics respectively, and for using discretion in releasing controversial material. DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must possess a valid driver's license. Education Must have previously completed or be willing to attend and successfully complete the Defense Information School (DINFOS) qualification course. If previously completed, include course completion certificate with application. 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/register/) The Wyoming Military Department's (WYMD) 335, Personnel - General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan, is available at: https://www.wyomilitary.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WYMD-335-MPP-15-April-2023.pdf Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians: MR or NG Technicians who will lose or lost military membership through no fault of their own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement may exercise preference eligibility to DoD positions with the local commuting area in accordance with section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. If meeting this requirement, applicant must submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification checklist" and copies of appropriate documentation, such as the received notification letter indicating no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and at minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible: If applicant is on retained grade based on receiving a written Reduction in Force (RIF) notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgraded dated within the last two years, may exercise preference eligibility to DoD positions at the retained grade, within the local commuting area. If meeting this requirement, applicant must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification checklist" and copies of appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower grade notification, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade. PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Eligible Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement: If applicant is an MR or NG Technician who will or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies them from military membership or from holding the required military grade, and has applied for or is receiving a disability retirement annuity, may exercise preference eligibility to DoD positions within the local commuting area and understands that the position to which they are applying for must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. If meeting this requirement, applicant must submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the received notification letter that states they are no longer eligible for membership due to a service-connected disability.