Public Affairs Specialist - Asheville
2 days ago
Job description
Summary
This position serves as the Public Affairs Specialist and a communications expert for the Western NC VA Health Care System (WNCHCS) - The primary purpose of this position is to collect - assemble - prepare and disseminate information concerning the various programs of the organization; to include media operations - community relations.
Medical Media operations - and Reproduction Services and serving as the point of contract for the Director's initiatives targeting stakeholders.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position you must possess at least one of the following:
EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge - skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a GS-11 Public Affairs Specialist and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled
Qualifying specialized experience includes:
participating in day-to-day public affairs activities; serving as a facility spokesperson; responding to media inquiries; developing and managing internal and external communications - web site content - publications - etc.; briefing members of the general public - media - etc.; and coordinating special events - press conferences - etc.
NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title - duties - month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week
OR EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree - which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
NOTE:
If you select this option - you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:
An equivalent combination of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience - as described above - which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level.
The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
NOTE:
If you select this option - you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at
Duties
THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION
The Public Affairs Specialist reports to the Public Affairs Officer and assists with external communications - serving as a key member of the Medical Center management team acting with maximum autonomy
Serves as the alternate spokesperson for the facility and is the point of contact for international - national - and local media
Establishes and maintains proactive contacts with media outlets - legislative offices - Veteran service organizations - and health care affiliates
He/she is responsible for placing stories with media outlets - to include international and national stories related to Western NC VAMC research and VA programs
Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from the media
Serves as spokesperson in media interviews and public presentations as needed
Presents educational programs and tours to media and the public - prepares and coordinates news conferences - briefings and interviews
Trains and prepares subject matter experts for media interviews and presentations
Develops and coordinates events and tours with media and stakeholders - preparing information packages - planning and execution of logistics - and conducting tours and other related tasks for special visitors and dignitaries
Handles communication efforts when controversial - high level issues impact the VA Medical Center - often during crisis and emergency situations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized
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