Public Affairs Specialist

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Assists the FAM Chief of Staff in planning, organizing, and directing the overall strategic communication program in support of FAM mission, projects, and programs.

Participates in program policy formulation; advises on potential public reaction to proposed policies, plans, and actions; and determines appropriate communication strategies, goals, and objectives.

Assists the FAM Chief of Staff in providing advice and recommendations to the National Fire Leadership Team in the formulation of policies and development of communication plans and contingency plans.

Works with the Office of Communication to provide overall direction and authoritative guidance for all internal, external, media, web, print, mobile, and social media activities related to fire and aviation topics of the Forest Service.

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with USDA and the Forest Service employees, communication program representatives at the field level, news media, business professionals, civil leaders, and the general public.

Coordinates program activities for the FAM communication branch.

Provides leadership, allocates resources, and implements activities to accomplish Forest Service FAM multicultural organization direction and Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights requirements, goals, policies, and objectives.

Performs supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.