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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Public Affairs Specialist (Strategic Communications and Engagement)

Portland, Oregon, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$114K/yr - $148K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist in Strategic Communications and Engagement for the Bonneville Power Administration. The role involves developing strategic communication plans and engaging stakeholders to effectively communicate BPA's initiatives and activities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop strategic communication and stakeholder engagement plans that build awareness, inform, and educate internal and external audiences about BPA's business, priorities, policies, initiatives, issues, programs, projects, and activities

Develop complex program or project specific communication plans by considering such items as specific topics or aspects to emphasize, the appropriate level and type of involvement for any given issue, the most effective media type and communication channel to use to reach and engage target audiences, and what type of information various groups want or need

Write, edit, and co-develop articles, announcements, email communications, social media posts, and other content in support of client or agency communication goals and strategies

Meet with clients to develop and update communication plans, and to ensure information and messages are delivered to stakeholders and audiences in a clear and concise manner, and that communication strategies are meeting client needs and supporting Agency goals

Support the planning, organization and execution of internal and external engagement meetings and events, campaigns and stakeholder engagement opportunities; collaborates with executives, managers and subject-matter experts to plan and implement meetings, events and activities that reflect the Agency's highest priorities and supports Agency communication and engagement goals

Research, develop and implement new ways to gather feedback and input from BPA's various audiences, and designs and implements new methods and approaches to inform and engage audiences based on that feedback

Qualification

Strategic communicationsStakeholder engagementCommunication planningContent developmentEvent planningCustomer serviceInfluencing/NegotiatingIntegrity/HonestyReading comprehensionReasoningSelf-managementStress toleranceAttention to detailFlexibilityInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

You must be a United States Citizen

This employer participates in the e-Verify program

Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements

You will be required to report in person to the official duty location

A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal service

Specialized Experience is defined as: 1) Planning, developing, coordinating and producing communications that build awareness, educate, promote, and engage target audiences about organizational programs, initiatives, projects, events, and activities; 2) Managing and executing strategic communications to inform stakeholders of policies, programs, projects, and activities that both support and promote the organization's mission, responsibilities, and goals

Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement

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.