Introduction to the
Public Affairs Career Program

The Public Affairs Career Program is chartered by the Air Force Public Affairs Policy Council to identify, develop, employ and retain men and women with the public affairs skills necessary to satisfy current and future Air Force requirements. The chair of the Policy Council is BGen Fred Roggero, SAF/PA.

The Public Affairs Career Program Manager works closely with the Policy Council and interacts with the public affairs work force to meet career management objectives. The Manager typically serves a term of 3-4 years then moves to a position within the public affairs career field. The Public Affairs Career Program is one of 20 such programs located at the Air Force Personnel Center.

In general, Air Force employees in the GS-1035 and 1082 occupational series at grades GS-7 and above may be eligible to apply for approximately 300 public affairs positions in grades GS-9 and above. The program primarily supports the development of mid- and senior-level managers of public affairs programs Air Force-wide.

College graduates with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.45 who have pursued studies related to public affairs (journalism, mass communications, marketing, public relations) may apply for public affairs internships through the PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) program.

Contact Information

Air Force Personnel Center | Randolph AFB, TX 78150