Public Affairs Specialist

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This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Philadelphia Field Division. This position(s) primary purpose is to protect the agency's image and reputation amongst 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. Applicants applying for the GS-12 must meet one of the following requirements: 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. Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Administering media relations programs in an effort to increase awareness and support of an organizations mission; 2) Advising management on public information matters; 3) Responding in writing and through media engagement to answer questions; and 4) Planning and leading public engagement programs such as special outreach events, ceremonies and tours. Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet one of the following requirements: 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. Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Developing and executing a media communication plan to capture diverse points of view; 2) Writing press releases describing events and critical incidents; and 3) Advising and/or coaching managers on interactions with the media; 4) 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.

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