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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Division Chief)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$168K/yr - $195K/yr

1+ years exp

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice that focuses on protecting communities from violent crime and illegal trafficking. The Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist will manage the Public Affairs Division, advising senior officials on media issues and overseeing public affairs programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Managing the division programs and operations

Assisting in the developing, planning, organizing and directing public affairs programs for the Bureau

Serving as an advisor to the Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director for PGA on media issues

Providing authoritative analysis and advice on matters pertaining to the effective dissemination of information through the appropriate mass communications media

Qualification

Public Affairs principlesAnalytical communication methodsMedia liaison experienceLeadershipOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

May be required to serve a one year probationary period

Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test

Must successfully complete a background security investigation

Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service

To qualify for GS-15 candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14

Specialized experience includes: Applying Public Affairs principles, methods, practices and techniques; AND Providing analytical methods of communication in order to function as a technical authority when engaging in liaison activities with the media and the general public; AND Serving as an advisor to executives on media issues

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.