Public Affairs Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, Media Relations Section. This position primary purpose is to serve as an agency spokesperson to effectively communicate the mission and activities of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Duties

As a Public Affairs Specialist, your typical work assignments may include: Developing of new methods, strategies, and communication plans covering the complete spectrum of the Organization's program. Establishing reputation of credibility, trust and reliability with media contacts to encourage receptivity to DEA messaging. Developing policies and making recommendations regarding the dissemination of information to correct misperceptions and enhance public understanding. Conducting interviews, arranging and moderating media interviews with designated DEA principals and provides media coaching and interviews preparation as necessary.

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. Applicants applying for the GS 14: Must have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-13 grade level. 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. Your resume must demonstrate experience performing ALL the tasks below as part of your regular duties: 1) Serving as a communications advisor on public affairs issues involving high public visibility, national interest, public safety, or substantial reputational risk; 2) Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: providing television, radio, digital, or print interviews; participating in press conferences and media availabilities; or preparing or delivering attributable statements; and 3) Advising and preparing senior executives for media interviews, congressional appearances, public engagements, or other high-profile events through the development of anticipated questions or strategic communications guidance. In addition to the above, your resume must demonstrate experience in at least ONE of the following: 1) Serving as media relations representative or spokesperson and engaging with national, regional, or international media; or 2) Developing enterprise-wide communications and media relations strategies supporting major initiatives, critical incidents, or other high-profile matters; or 3) Coordinating communications activities with multiple organizations to ensure unified messaging. 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.