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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Drug Enforcement Administration · San Francisco, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the role

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), San Francisco Field Division. The primary purpose of this role is to protect the agency's image and reputation among the general public as well as with federal, state, and local partners.

Responsibilities

  • Planning, developing, and implementing media programs for DEA leaders and the Division that cover multiple states to garner greater understanding and support for the mission.
  • Coordinating local press conferences, statements, and press releases with appropriate partner agencies during joint law enforcement investigations.
  • Advising management at various Division levels on public information matters.
  • Planning and directing special outreach events, ceremonies, tours, and other activities to develop public and media interest within the 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.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Learn more about E-Verify.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. See Selective Service requirements.
  • Selectee will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (or 1-year/2-year trial period, as appropriate) to evaluate fitness and whether 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.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all required qualification requirements by the closing of this announcement.

GS-12 Requirements

Applicants must have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience includes:

  • Serving as an organizational spokesperson or directly supporting spokesperson duties, including responding to reporter inquiries, providing attributable statements or quotes for publication or broadcast, and participating in recorded, live, or on-camera interviews.
  • Administering media relations or public information programs designed to increase public awareness and understanding of an organization’s mission, programs, operations, or accomplishments.
  • Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with reporters, editors, producers, assignment desks, and other news media representatives.
  • Advising management on public information matters, media inquiries, interview preparation, and engagement with news organizations.
  • Drafting press releases, media statements, talking points, responses to reporter inquiries, and attributable quotes for publication or broadcast.
  • Planning and supporting press conferences, media availabilities, special events, ceremonies, tours, and other public or media engagement activities.

GS-13 Requirements

Applicants must have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience includes:

  • Serving as an authorized organizational spokesperson and engaging directly with local, regional, or national news media, including being quoted by name or title in news coverage.
  • Providing live, recorded, and on-camera television or digital interviews, participating in radio interviews, press conferences, media availabilities, and press briefings.
  • Responding in real time to reporter questions concerning complex, sensitive, high-profile, or rapidly developing matters.
  • Independently developing and executing media relations and strategic communication plans for complex, sensitive, high-profile, or rapidly developing matters.
  • Developing and maintaining productive professional relationships with reporters, editors, producers, assignment desks, and other news media representatives.
  • Writing and clearing press releases, media statements, responses to inquiries, talking points, briefing materials, and attributable quotes concerning enforcement actions, critical incidents, emerging issues, and organizational priorities.
  • Advising and coaching senior managers or organizational principals before, during, and after live or recorded interviews, press conferences, media availabilities, and other high-stakes public engagements.
  • Managing media responses during critical incidents or controversial matters, including coordinating messaging with partner organizations and ensuring compliance with applicable policies.
  • Developing or producing content for print, radio, television, digital, and social media concerning drug trafficking, diversion, substance misuse prevention, emerging drug threats, and related public safety trends.

For more information on eligibility requirements, see DEA Employment Eligibility.

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 designed to make your federal career rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

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