This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Phoenix Field Division. This position(s) primary purpose is to support the Maricopa County office with planning communication and media outreach working collaboratively with federal, state and local law enforcement public affairs personnel as well as responding to requests for information from the media.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialistyour typical work assignments may include: Planning, developing and implementing media programs for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) leaders and the Division that have coverage in multiple states to garner greater understanding of support for DEA's mission. Advising management at various Division levels on public information matters. Developing and maintains relationships with local and regional media representatives to garner media placement and positive coverage of DEA. Planning and directs special outreach events, ceremonies, tours and other activities intended to develop public and media interest within the Division. Coordinating local press conferences, statements and press releases with the appropriate partner agencies in the event of a joint law enforcement investigation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in:1) Administering media relations programs in an effort to increase awareness and support of an organizations mission; 2) Advising management on public information matters; 3) Responding in writing and through media engagement to answer questions; and 4) Planning and leading public engagement programs such as special outreach events, ceremonies and tours. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in:1) Developing and executing a media communication plan to capture diverse points of view; 2) Writing press releases describing events and critical incidents; 3) Advising and/or coaching managers on interactions with the media; and, 4) Creating print, radio, and broadcast news stories on drug diversion and abuse, prevention, and drug abuse trends. Specialized 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. One year of specialized experience for this position includes: Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:Communications and MediaInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationProblem SolvingWriting Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Michelle Boyd
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]