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Public Affairs Specialist (Temporary NTE 1 yr)
National Park Service · Posted 61 days ago
On-site Denali Park, AK $29.6 – $46.5/hr Apply by Jul 22, 2026 Public Affairs ENFJENFPENTPESFP Marketing
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Temporary Public Affairs Specialist positions with the Department of the Interior's Office of Communications-Public Affairs provide communications and public affairs support for both strategic and responsive communications efforts in coordination with regional communications offices. This is a temporary position expected to last one (1) year but may be extended up to a maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: September 2026
What You'll Do
- →Communication Support and Project Assistance (45%) Drafts communication materials which include releases, advisories, talking points, and website content.
- →Collaborates with other Public Affairs Specialists in the development of communication plans.
- →Identifies information needs and recommends approaches.
- →Media and Stakeholder Coordination (30%) Responds to routine and moderately complex media inquiries.\Coordinates with program staff to ensure accuracy.
- →Prepares leadership for interviews and briefings.
- →Coordinates communication strategies and responses between leadership within the Departmental Communications office and lower organizational program managers.
- →Project Coordination and Training (25%) Coordinates events, media logistics, and stakeholder meetings.
- →Provides information guidance to lower graded public affairs specialists.
- →Participates in training and professional development.
- →Performs other related duties as assigned.
- →Depending on location, government housing may be available, but is not guaranteed.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- ✓Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓Depending on the location, you may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
- ✓You will also submit a photocopy of your valid state-issued driver's license.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- ✓You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
- ✓You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- ✓To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 5747d8fd-0170-49ca-87b8-58a2c49f0b2a
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