Public Affairs Specialist

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), San Francisco Field Division. This position’s primary purpose is to protect the agency’s image and reputation among the general public as well as with federal, state, and local partners. For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility. Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. GS-12 Qualifications Applicants applying for the GS-12 must meet one of the following requirements: A. Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-11 grade level. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Administering media relations programs in an effort to increase awareness and support of an organization’s mission. Advising management on public information matters. Responding in writing and through media engagement to answer questions. Planning and leading public engagement programs such as special outreach events, ceremonies and tours. GS-13 Qualifications Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements: A. Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: Developing and executing a media communication plan to capture diverse points of view. Writing press releases describing events and critical incidents. Advising and/or coaching managers on interactions with the media. Creating print, radio, and broadcast news stories on drug diversion and abuse, prevention, and drug abuse trends. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. #J-18808-Ljbffr