Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Specialist

Duties include but are not limited to:
Responds to media inquiries.
Organizes and coordinates print and broadcast media interviews and news conferences.
Writes news releases, feature stories, extended captions, speeches, social media, media kits and other communication techniques and methods.
Analyzes VAPSHCS information needs, goals and resources and tailor specific communication strategies using all media to reach target audiences both internal and external.
Develops plans for campaigns to disseminate information about organization's programs.
Complete comprehensive assessments of Veteran perceptions of VHA and will utilize data to determine messaging and format of communications designed to engage Veterans.
Manage the facility's social media outlets.
Host quarterly Veteran Town Hall meetings.
Solicit input from Congressional stakeholders, Veteran service organizations and other community partners.
Coordinate on-site logistics to include the space and technology to be utilized, procure the vendor and all related support.
Development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of public information and community relations programs.
Prepare briefing packages and presentations for VA guests.
Coordinates photo coverage of programs and activities with medical media.
Acts as liaison between staff members holding joint appointments with the affiliated medical college to assure proper attribution of media stories involving both facilities.
Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with representatives of the news media.
Works with VACO and PA Program Office to develop unified action on news stories.
Sets up systematic programs for collecting information of news interest concerning VAPSHCS activities and personnel.
Informs VAPSHCS personnel on matters of significant importance to them.
Coordinates special projects.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Telework: AdHoc Only
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/ PD415510 and PD415500
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized