Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Administration for Children and Families • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. The Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist advises senior leaders on public affairs and communications and leads the organization's communication efforts across internal and external audiences. The role oversees digital communications and supervises communications staff and contractors, while assessing and improving outreach and communication activities.

The position has at least 25% supervisory duties. Candidates must have demonstrated, or show potential to develop, the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for supervision. The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, covering the specified public affairs, communications, digital content, team leadership, and evaluation functions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for federal employment and meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Appointment is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication; all qualification information is subject to investigation.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required.
• A probationary or trial period may be required.
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, including advising senior leadership on public affairs, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies involving complex, sensitive, or high-profile issues; developing and implementing organization-wide public affairs and communication strategies, plans, and products; leading or technically directing digital communications, including web and social media content, content management, plain language, accessibility, and digital publishing; supervising, leading, or coordinating communications staff, contractors, or cross-functional teams; and evaluating communication activities and recommending improvements.
• Applicants must describe experience specifically and provide exact employment dates and hours worked per week for part-time work.
• Applicants must document qualifying experience outside the official series and grade level of their federal position with appropriate official documentation.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program, or receive full credit for courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Applicants selected will be subject to reasonable-suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leaders on public affairs and communications, including communicating complex, sensitive, or high-profile issues to stakeholders and the public.
• Lead organizational communication efforts by developing strategies, messages, outreach materials, presentations, guidance, and other content for internal and external audiences.
• Oversee digital communications, including website and social media content, and help ensure information is clear, accessible, and effectively managed across communication platforms.
• Supervise and lead communications staff and contractors by setting priorities, assigning work, evaluating performance, identifying training needs, solving problems, and supporting an effective and collaborative team.
• Evaluate and improve communication and outreach efforts by assessing effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies and processes to meet organizational goals.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.
• Incentives may be authorized depending on multiple factors and funding availability. Possible incentives include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave based on prior non-federal work or uniformed military service.

What This Job Offers

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