Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Northport, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The employee will serve as the Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist at the Northport VA Medical Center, in Northport, NY. The purpose of the work is to plan and conduct a public affairs program for the Medical Center; and support key Medical Center initiatives in support of the Medical Center mission. This is not a virtual position; you must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including an online assessment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment effective May 7, 2025.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11.
• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized Experience includes: planning, developing, implementing and evaluating public affairs, media relations, internal communications or community outreach programs; developing communication products such as news releases, speeches, presentations and marketing materials; building and maintaining relationships with media, community organizations, and stakeholders; analyzing communication needs and public response to support organizational objectives; coordinating public awareness campaigns, special events or outreach activities; and applying communication principles and practices to address sensitive issues.
• Experience must be clearly documented on your resume.
• Applicants will be required to complete a Supervisory Situational Judgment Test (SSJT).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation of an effective public affairs/public relations program in a healthcare environment.
• Design briefings and training for employees before each media interview.
• Design various publications and video programs for the facility, such as employee and patient newsletters, various orientation and information videos and program specific brochures.
• Publicize a variety of special events for patients, employees and general public to support the overall mission of the facility or organization.
• Prepare a variety of reports about the medical facility's programs for local and national management staff.
• Manage and update social media sites.
• Provide training materials to speakers and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate requests for speakers.
• Assist in planning various programs and projects to enhance internal and external communication for the organization.
• Provide support to staff for various events and projects/programs.
• Advise management of all public affairs activities.
• Provide tours for visiting dignitaries, officials and other health care representatives.
• Serve on numerous committees outside of the organization to plan special events and public relation projects with other organizations.
• Monitor work production and quality of work.
• Evaluate work performed by subordinates.
• Provide advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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