Public Affairs Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Public Affairs Specialist (Public Affairs Office)

Description

Serve as a specialist in the Public Affairs Office, researching, writing, and disseminating sensitive, critical public information. Produce multimedia and communications assets—including video, articles, photographs, and graphics—for publications, exhibits, websites, and speeches. Capture and edit video and images, and coordinate the creation and distribution of brochures, pamphlets, and other District materials while advising staff on public information/public relations practices.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and disseminate sensitive, critical information

• Produce video, articles, photographs, and artwork/graphics for publications, exhibits, websites, and speeches

• Capture and record video footage and images; import footage into digital processing software for editing and production

• Coordinate planning, design, writing, editing, production, and distribution of brochures, pamphlets, and other publications/exhibits

• Ensure materials are timely, relevant, and suitable for target audience age and interests

• Advise District staff on public information/public relations matters using sound public relations theory and compliant with applicable laws, policies, and regulations

Requirements

• Meet specialized experience and/or qualifying education for GS-7 or GS-9 eligibility

• GS-7: professional writing plus industry publishing software and/or digital photography/videography for audiences beyond personal use

• GS-9: video production, researching, writing, and disseminating communications in print or electronic formats

• Valid state Driver’s License required; maintain it throughout employment

• Official travel may be required up to 25%

• Subject to suitability/fitness determination after a background investigation

• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship

• Selective Service Pre-Employment Certification Statement if applicable (male born after Dec 31, 1959)

• 1-year probationary period with continued employment requiring written certification that it advances the public interest

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government employee benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.