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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$62,033 - $80,648

per year

Closes

February 12, 2026

GS-10 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $56,527 - $73,486

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-9. Advanced degree or significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves managing public communications for an Air National Guard unit, including social media, media relations, community outreach, and crisis response to support the team's mission.

It requires creating and sharing information that builds understanding and engagement with the public.

A good fit would be someone with experience in writing, communication, and handling public inquiries, who is organized and adaptable in a military environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level in public affairs or comparable federal/private sector role
  • Knowledge of writing and communication principles for agency public affairs
  • Experience in social media, media operations, and community engagement
  • Skills in planning and executing communication strategies, including contingency and crisis response
  • Proficiency in using computers and automation systems for information dissemination
  • Ability to evaluate information effectiveness and adapt approaches for new materials
  • Familiarity with public affairs policies, procedures, and resource management

Full Job Description

This PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST position, is located in the Public Affairs Function of a state Air National Guard Wing and is part of the CA 144 FW.

General Experience: Possess experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative and/or technical work; Experience evaluating information and/or utilizing analytical skills to disseminate effective communication; Experience using computers and automation systems.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-1035-9: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government.

This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated.

Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Message Delivery Message Development Planning and execution Public Affairs Policies and Procedures Major Duties:

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-1035-9, is to carry-out a wide range of public affairs assignments that include social media, media operations, community engagement, command information, communication planning, contingency/crisis response, environmental, security, policy review, and public affairs resource management in support of the mission and the commander's priorities.

The position modifies standard methods, evaluates the effectiveness of information, and adapts approaches in developing new informational materials aimed at enhancing the understanding of recipients.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CA-12848299-AF-26-036