USAJOBS · 22 hours ago
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Communications Director)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$148K/yr - $197K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Communications Director) for the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Public Affairs. The role involves overseeing media relations strategies and providing administrative and technical supervision to support immigration law enforcement initiatives.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee the development of media relations strategies and the implementation of media relations activities to support immigration law enforcement
Provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit
Advise on potential media and public reaction to proposed policies and programs
Respond to national and international media inquiries
Establish and maintain effective working relationships in achieving understanding with groups indifferent to or having opposing points of view to programs and policies
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs
You must successfully pass a drug screen
Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service
Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement
Time in Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement
Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States
Experience: One (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as managing media relations programs and advising management on media relations activities related to immigration and national security issues with significant public interest
Experience supervising employees including assigning work, setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations, resolving complaints, and providing guidance to ensure effective team performance in high-profile public affairs environments
Advanced knowledge and expertise related to U.S. immigration and/or national security policies, laws, and enforcement practices to successfully communicate complex or sensitive topics in response to media inquiries
Skilled at pitching and placing stories, negotiating with hostile or adversarial reporters, influencing editorial decisions, and mitigating or preventing unfavorable press coverage
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Telework
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Company
USAJOBS
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