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Director - Communications Division
Food Safety and Inspection Service · Posted 1 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Oct 8, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Marketing
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This position is located in the Office of Public Affairs and Training's (OPAT), Communications Division and ensures a cohesive, consistent food safety message within the agency, across the Department and to all stakeholders. The Communication Division develops and conducts public information campaigns to inform and educate a variety of offices, including Congress, the media, industry, consumers and employees.
What You'll Do
- →Lead the creation and execution of internal and external communication plans—including digital and executive communications—to inform stakeholders of FSIS priorities and initiatives.
- →Advise on food safety education campaigns, communications to media, Congress, and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with agency goals.
- →Represent the agency on matters directly supporting the Administrator and Under Secretary for Food Safety, including complex public health and policy issues.
- →Plan, coordinate, and supervise FSIS legislative activities, including preparation and analysis of legislative documents, and communication with Congress, committees, and other government agencies.
- →Ensure production and clearance of media talking points, social media content, news releases, web content, recall releases, fact sheets, newsletters, testimony, reports to Congress, and other materials.
- →Plan and assign work, set priorities, evaluate performance, provide guidance, recommend personnel actions, resolve complaints, and identify training needs for Communications Division staff.
- →Maintain close and continuous lines of communication between FSIS, Department, other government agencies, Congress, industry, consumer groups, and the public to coordinate responses and present information.
- →Formulate strategies on public health, scientific, and regulatory issues to effectively communicate agency policies and programs to diverse audiences.
- →Create materials for FSIS leadership, including reports, briefing papers, special studies, and informational documents related to Congressional and media operations.
- →Evaluate staff operations, promote safety, cost reduction, incentive awards, and review work methods and organizational features to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
- ✓There are no educational requirements or substitutions for experience for this position.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 490df2f7-01bb-4d6f-a125-ce941cb1700e
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