Public Affairs Specialist

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

1. Assesses the need and desirability of public dissemination of information on IRS activities, consistent with broad National C&L policies and programs. Identifies the public interest and potential effect of Service actions and determines other possible alternatives.
2. Advises National C&L staff, and other directors on the probable internal and external reactions to planned Service actions. Detects, analyzes, tracks and recommends alternatives to promote maximum support for program goals.
3. Develops professional internal, and in coordination with National C&L, external communication messages, speeches, news releases, feature articles, and other material for dissemination and use for the division and top management officials.
4. Participates in annual program planning and developing internal communications. Provides and contributes to mechanisms for communication of timely and accurate information to all employees.
5. Issues guidelines and procedures to managers and employees throughout the Operating Division on C&L activities. Coordinates with National C&L to ensure consistency in organizational programs.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD93408 and PD93409 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.