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Military/Community Relations Specialist

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Date:  Jan 16, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702-2317

Job Requisition ID:  44230

Agency:  Department of Military Affairs  
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,172 monthly; Full Range $6,172-$9,010 monthly 
Job Type:  Salaried Full-Time 

County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None

Department:  Chief of Staff

Work Location: 1301 N MacArthur Blvd Springfield, IL 62702 

Schedule:  7.5 daily, M-F

Hours: 8 am - 4 pm (1/2 hr paid lunch) Can vary based on mission requirements

Date Posted:  1/16/2025

Last Day to Apply:  1/30/2025

BID NOTICE #: 44230

 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

 

State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Position Overview

The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Military Community Relations Specialist located in Springfield, IL.  This position is under direct supervision of the Director of Public Affairs, responsible for the supervision and coordination of the information program activities of the Department of Military Affairs and the Illinois National Guard.  The Department of Military Affairs works with the members of the Illinois Air and Army National Guard.  We welcome all interested applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Acts as Project Manager for community relations activities of Illinois National Guard units.
  • Prepares material for the internal information program designed to inform and motivate the Illinois National Guard to perform to the most of their capability.
  • Prepares and distributes information concerning the Illinois National Guard and its activities through news articles, feature stories, radio and television interviews, and briefing and presentations.
  • Conducts research support applicable to ILNG PA policies, regulations and products, gathering information and coordinating with other directorates and agencies. 
  • Provides technical assistance related to office automation, record-keeping, JFHQ-PA surveys, office inventory and supplies, and office support methodologies.
  • Coordinates and provides photographic support for events and activities of the Illinois National Guard.
  • Serves as the Acting Public Affairs Director in the absence of the Director and Deputy Director of Public Affairs. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years college with course work in journalism, photography, business management, English or public speaking. 
  • Ability to conduct journalistic research, analysis of data, and to evaluate and correlate source materials.
  • The position requires applicable knowledge of Microsoft Office, publication layout and editing software

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers a thorough working knowledge of the National Guard, its structure, and its mission.
  • Prefers the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationship with agency officials, employees and outside groups.
  • Prefers the ability to work with others to accomplish a goal such as directing a project involving peers.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires active or retired (20 years) membership in the Illinois National Guard or retired (minimum 20 years) US Armed forces, if last duty assignment was with the Illinois National Guard. 
  •  Requires the ability to pass a DoD background investigation and obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) prior to hire or transfer.
  • Requires physical activities such as lifting, bending and other routine exercises, as needed.
  •  Requires the possession of a valid driver’s license.

Agency Contact: Natasha

Email: DMA.StatePersonnelHROffice@illinois.gov

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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  • If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
  • State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
  • Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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*NOTE:  The Department of Military Affairs does not discriminate against any individual because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/557-5667.

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