Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)

Drug Enforcement Administration • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. Its primary purpose is to develop, execute, and evaluate enterprise-wide social media strategies that support DEA's law enforcement mission, public awareness initiatives, and Departmental priorities.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet Selective Service requirements, if applicable.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Be subject to random drug testing and submit to urinalysis for illegal drug screening before appointment.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• For GS-14, have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work at the GS-13 level.
• Have specialized experience demonstrating at least three of the following five areas: managing complex social media issues such as misinformation, crisis communications, or law enforcement matters; creating long- and short-range social media communication plans, marketing activities, and campaigns; using electronic communications and digital advertising to increase public awareness; designing and evaluating digital content for social media communications, campaigns, and strategies; using photo and video editing tools and software to create digital content and drafting organizational communications for social media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage contracts, task orders, and requests for proposals; review proposals and assess the quality of work performed.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with counterparts in other government organizations within the digital communications community.
• Manage DEA social media sites, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and similar community sites.
• Oversee the development of new digital content and new and existing initiatives in digital communications and social media.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed