Public Affairs Specialist

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Full-Time PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (NH-1035-02) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 72 ABW at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This job may close at any time. APPLY NOW!!! 2026 Salary Range: $40,736.00-$97,087.00/Yearly with locality (includes locality) Posting Open: 5/19/2026 Posting Close: 5/26/2026 Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.The primary purpose of this position is to support the commander's priorities by executing a comprehensive range of public affairs assignments, including media operations, community engagement, and crisis response. The incumbent actively manages internal and external communications by maintaining a robust web and social media presence, coordinating news media coverage, and facilitating community outreach events such as speaking engagements, base tours, and local observances. By gathering and analyzing critical information, this role ensures all released content is properly coordinated, cleared, and perfectly aligned with established public affairs policies and agency goals. In addition to strategic communication planning, the position is responsible for producing diverse multimedia materials to effectively convey agency programs and activities. This includes drafting news releases, speeches, talking points, and feature articles, as well as designing and assembling visual information products like photographs, videos, podcasts, and presentations. Collaborating closely with subject matter experts, the incumbent tailors written and visual content to suit specific audiences, carefully planning layout, typography, and visual impact across print, digital, and exhibit platforms while also serving as a liaison for visiting media crews. Serving as a key representative of the Public Affairs Office, the incumbent builds and maintains vital relationships with installation personnel, local community leaders, and news media representatives. Beyond attending meetings and resolving routine public affairs inquiries, the role provides essential administrative support to the office. This encompasses managing official correspondence, fielding public and stakeholder requests for information, and ensuring the smooth operational flow of both community relations initiatives and daily office functions. REQUIREMENTS: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain a security clearance - May be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of a public affairs program and written and oral communication principles, methods, and techniques to conduct and coordinate public affairs activities to develop intercommunication between the agency and a variety of stakeholders. 2. Knowledge of the organization’s operations and functions sufficient to communicate accurate information. 3. Knowledge of concepts, principles, policies, and practices involved in communicating information through visual means which may include illustrations, photography, presentations, television/motion picture production, and base cable access television. 4. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting information to identify potential problems, arrive at valid conclusions and offer meaningful recommendations and/or resolutions to recurring, precedented assignments. 5. Skill in working with people to establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by AF and local installation/organization programs and policies and producing written information conveying complex information to public stakeholders with different levels of understanding. 6. Skill and ability to plan and develop news stories, features, and quasi-technical articles. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at https://afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." 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 Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. #LN-DNI