This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TMEP) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1168000 located at the Public Affairs Office, located in Draper UT, with the Utah Army National Guard. Priority will be given to those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is LTC TAMBRA WEST. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (TMEP) (TITLE 32), GS-1035-11, you will: Assists the Public Affairs Officer in the formulation of long-range plans and policies to enhance public understanding, support and acceptance of Public Affairs programs and/or activities statewide. Researches and develops informational materials and complete communication campaigns for release to audiences through electronic and newspaper media.
Prepared materials explain or describe the mission of the NG, NG accomplishments, policies, programs or actions taken to ensure the NG's compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Coordinates the analysis of response data on communication campaign effectiveness with programs managers. Responds to media requests for information of both a routine and controversial nature.
Prepares or assembles information kits, edits informational materials drafted by subordinate public affairs specialists or unit UPAR's, releases photographs and/or feature stories to the news media, coordinates media interviews with NG subject matter experts and arranges photographic and electronic media coverage of newsworthy NG events.
Maintains close working relationships with officials of various civic, media and community groups and Department of Defense personnel, as well as state and national government officials outside the NG. Provides training to UPAR's on PA program policies, practices and processes. Creates new or 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.
If the campaign's results do not meet expectations, the incumbent identifies issues of concern, develops alternatives and after discussing these with the appropriate administrative personal, implements the most appropriate option. Performs other duties as assigned.
Not applicable for this position.
shaun.b.harris.civ@army.mil · 801-432-4315
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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