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Duties

As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist you will: Plan, direct and support media relations efforts to inform and educate general and specialized public about CDC programs, actions and accomplishments. Serve as an expert and leader by providing standards, best practices, and guidance for agency staff in the development and delivery of public health information through and working with traditional and digital media that support or promote the health of individuals and communities. Develop and implement changes to and updates the news media communications plan to reflect the incorporation of improvements and to account for changes in the structure and reach of news media. Facilitate press conferences, media briefings, media availability and media interviews with agency senior officials and prepares officials on advisable conduct during agency news events. Provide written guidance and editorial services to CDC components requesting consultation and assistance in working with the media and with the public through the media (e.g., assistance in designing, editing, reviewing key messages, press releases, media advisories, matte articles, web content). Direct and manage all aspects of the Media Support Branch (MSB). Serves as immediate supervisor to public affairs specialists. Assigns work, and reviews and evaluates completed work Develop performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level of difficulty and responsibility in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph. Specialized experience is experience at or equivalent to which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience in developing, designing, executing media relations and communication strategies and operating policies to further the organization's goals. . In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result. In order to demonstrate commitment to the HHS goal of a drug-free workplace and to set an example for other Federal employees, employees not in a testing designated position may volunteer for unannounced random testing by notifying their Drug-free Federal Workplace Program Point of Contact upon hiring. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address OADC-DIVISION OF MEDIA RELATIONS-OFFICE OF DIRECTOR 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]