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Public Affairs Specialist
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology · Posted 94 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information Technology (OIT) Chief of Staff (CoS) Office of Communication. The Office of Communication is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication products at a national level.
What You'll Do
- →OIT Mission: The mission of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans.
- →OIT Vision: To become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience through the delivery of state-of-the-art technology.
- →Major Duties: Plans Congressional communications activities and creative services that support the implementation of short- and long-range communications plans, policies, and timetables.
- →Assists in the development, adoption, and implementation of OIT external communications policies and program activities.
- →Contributes to the development of standards, as well as to the development and implementation of policies, guidance, and procedures for external communications actions and activities in line with the organization's strategic business plan, goals, and objectives.
- →Supports the execution of the tasks and priorities of the Congressional affairs program for the organization, with responsibility for developing public information, internal information, and community relations activities.
- →Drafts testimony and talking points for OIT senior leaders, prepares and publishes organization publications to keep all internal personnel informed of programs, activities, and career information.
- →Gathers information and produces informational materials about departmental policies, programs, and activities for Congressional dissemination.
- →This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD00279A and PD00280A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; Tour of duty may be subject to change based on organizational needs.
- →Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policies.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Selectee is subject to background/suitability investigation.
- ✓Selected applicant will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
- ✓To be considered for this position, applicants must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade levels of this announcement.
Personality Fit
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