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Job opening: Public Affairs Specialist

Salary: $110 788 - 171 268 per year
Published at: Jan 16 2025
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), San Francisco Field Division. This position(s) primary purpose is to support the Phoenix Division Office in 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 Specialist, your 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 maintaining relationships with local and regional media representatives to garner media placement and positive coverage of DEA. Planning and directing 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

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
  • Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary period.

Qualifications

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. To qualify at the GS-12 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 Federal grade level performing the following duties: 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 special outreach events, ceremonies and tours. To qualify at the GS-13 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 Federal grade level performing the following duties: 1) Analyzing public reaction to agency programs and activities; 2) Developing and executing a communication plan to capture diverse points of view; 3) Writing press releases describing events and critical incidents; and 4) Advising and/or coaching managers on interactions with the media; and, 5) 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. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

  • Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
  • Name: Carolyn Kohr
  • Phone: 00000000
  • Email: Carolyn.A.Kohr@dea.gov

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