Public Affairs Specialist

Drug Enforcement Administration · San Francisco, CA · 1 wk ago

On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the role

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), San Francisco Field Division.

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to protect the agency's image and reputation amongst the general public as well as with federal, state, and local partners.

Responsibilities

Planning and directing special outreach events, ceremonies, tours and other activities intended to develop public and media interest within the Division.
Cooking 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, 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.

Qualifications

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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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.

Requirements

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Administering media relations programs in an effort to increase awareness and support of an organization's mission;
Advising management on public information matters;
Responding in writing and through media engagement to answer questions;
Planning and leading public engagement programs such as special outreach events, ceremonies and tours.

Developing and executing a media communication plan to capture diverse points of view;

Writing press releases describing events and critical incidents;

Advising and/or coaching managers on interactions with the media;

Creating print, radio, and broadcast news stories on drug diversion and abuse, prevention, and drug abuse trends.

Additional Information

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office listed in this announcement.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Division/Office listed in this announcement. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

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.

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