Public Affairs Specialist

Drug Enforcement Administration • San Francisco, CA

2d

About The Position

These positions are located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New Jersey, Washington D.C. Philadelphia, and San Francisco Divisions. The primary purpose of this position is to direct internal and external communications for its respective DEA Field Division. Working closely with local division leadership, each incumbent will serve as the primary media spokesperson for DEA programs and activities within their assigned Division.

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.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Selectee will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period, as appropriate) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement.
• Applicants applying for the GS 12 must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level (or equivalent), and your experience includes performing ALL the tasks below as part of your regular duties: Drafting press releases, media statements, talking points, responses to reporter inquiries, or attributable quotes for publication or broadcast; Advising management on public information matters, media inquiries, interview preparation, or engagement with news organizations; and Developing and maintaining professional working relationships with reporters, editors, producers, assignment desks, or other news media representatives.
• In addition, my experience includes at least one of the following: Serving as a media relations representative, spokesperson, or supporting spokesperson duties involving engagement with local, regional, or national news media; or Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: Responding to reporter inquiries, providing attributable statements or quotes for publication or broadcast; participating in recorded or on-camera interviews; or supporting press conferences, briefings, or other direct engagements with news organizations; or Supporting media relations or public information programs designed to increase public awareness and understanding of an organization's mission, programs, operations, or accomplishments.
• Applicants applying for the GS-13 must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level (or equivalent), and your experience includes performing ALL the tasks below as part of your regular duties: Writing press releases, media statements, responses to inquiries, talking points, or briefing materials on critical incidents, emerging issues, or organizational priorities; Advising management before, during, or after interviews, press conferences, media availabilities, or other high-stakes public engagements; and Developing professional relationships with reporters, editors, producers, assignment desks, or other news media representatives.
• In addition, my experience includes at least one of the following: Serving as a media relations representative, spokesperson, or supporting spokesperson duties, to include engaging with local, regional, or national news media; or Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: providing recorded, on-camera television or digital interviews; participating in radio interviews, press conferences, or press briefings; or responding in real time to reporter questions concerning complex, sensitive, high-profile, or rapidly developing matters; or Developing or executing media relations and strategic communication plans for sensitive, high-profile, or rapidly developing matters.

Responsibilities

• 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 the mission.
• Coordinating local press conferences, statements and press releases with the appropriate partner agencies in the event of a joint law enforcement investigation.
• Advising management at various Division levels on public information matters.
• Planning and directing special outreach events, ceremonies, tours and other activities intended to develop public and media interest within the Division.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

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