The Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist serves as principal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer located at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ. The incumbent is responsible for the development of the service unit public communications program, which includes the management and development of social media platforms, the facility website, newsletter and other marketing strategies.

Duties

Establishes and maintains contact with professional, civic, and other local governmental groups and individuals for the purpose of promoting better public relations and understanding of the institution's health program services. Participates with leadership staff and other management officials in policy formulation; advises on the potential public reaction to proposed policies, and plans; organizes, and evaluates communication strategies, programs, and materials. Provides recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership to enhance program communications, ultimately resulting in a mutual understanding and comprehension of various Federal policies and regulations and their effect on health programs and services. Develops analytical material that provides necessary data for managerial decisions. Actively participates with the Chief Executive Officer and executive staff in formulating policies and procedures. Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis and determine the best approach or solution for dissemination of vital information to the public.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-1035-14: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Develops community or public relations projects, campaigns and programs; writes briefing materials, presentation scripts, news releases, feature articles, reports, blogs and content for social media platforms. Communicates with external audiences and with a full range of agency stakeholders; stakeholders including private large corporations, private small business, governmental and non-governmental, non-profit, media, individual members of the general public, local communities, Congressional/legislative committees and staffs, and/or other organizations to secure developing and expanding lines of communication. Applicants must have experience in communications, public affairs and/or public advocacy. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Phoenix Service Unit 1616 E Indian School Rd Suite 360 Phoenix, AZ 85016 US
• Name: Chelsea Banteah
• Email: [email protected]