DC Department of Human Resources
Public Affairs Specialist
DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Office of Planning has an exciting job opportunity to showcase your expertise and creativity on high-impact projects!
We are hiring a full-time Public Affairs Specialist. This position is located in the Office of Planning (OP), Office of the Director. OP has the lead responsibility for planning the long-term growth of the District of Columbia (D.C.) and provides the vision, framework and principles that guide land use change, growth, and development of an equitable and vibrant city. OP undertakes citywide and neighborhood planning and engagement; urban design and development review; historic preservation; mapping and data analysis; and serves as the official Census State Data Center. OP is the steward of the District’s Comprehensive Plan, which advances housing, economic recovery, racial equity, resilience, and coordination of public resources and civic infrastructure. Job Summary This position functions as Public Affairs Specialist responsible for identifying communication needs; developing informational material that informs appropriate publics of the organization’s policies, programs, services, and activities; advising management on the formulation and articulation of organization policy; and designing, executing, and evaluating the information programs that communicate organization policies, programs, and actions to various pertinent publics.
Duties And Responsibilities The incumbent plans, initiates, and implements comprehensive public affairs campaigns to enhance the understanding of the organization’s programs in achieving greater understanding of OP’s mission and functions. Advises OP’s senior team on the possible public and media reactions to proposed policy statements or organization’s actions. Formulates and recommends policies, programs and procedures governing information functions related to the work of OP. Develops and disseminates a wide range of information and data concerning the nature and objectives of organization programs, employing all types of media outlets.
The position prepares and/or drafts content for press releases, speeches, internet to the general public or specific stakeholder groups information about programs and/or services, or comments for proposed local regulations, and/or recommendations impacting the delivery of programs and services. Creates content for website, blogs, electronic newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, as well as develop social media campaigns, and other digital products. Coordinates, generates, and manages digital information; and creates an online presence through the use of digital media software and visual communication tools. Develops appropriate communication channels, techniques, and strategies for use by others in disseminating information to hard-to-reach audiences. Implements strategies, as necessary, for assessing the performance and effectiveness of public information programs, and social media activities that evaluate organization’s goals. Fosters and maintains relationships with various internal and external stakeholders including, public information officer partners in District and Federal government organization to promote greater awareness of the City’s programs, and services for District residents.
Qualifications & Education Specialized experience
is an experience that is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
An undergraduate in one of the following fields is preferred: Degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above.
Licenses and Certifications None
Work Environment The work is primarily performed in an office setting except for periodic outdoor site visits and presentations. Considerable pressure to meet deadlines.
Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty : 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday
Pay Plan, Series and Grade:
CS-1035-13
Duration of Appointment:
Career Service Appointment.
Promotion Potential : No known promotion potential.
Collective Bargaining Unit : This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation:
None
This position is subject to general suitability screening; verification of employment history, reference checks and degree/license, as applicable. The appointee to the position may be offered employment contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory general suitability screening.
EEO Statement The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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The Office of Planning has an exciting job opportunity to showcase your expertise and creativity on high-impact projects!
We are hiring a full-time Public Affairs Specialist. This position is located in the Office of Planning (OP), Office of the Director. OP has the lead responsibility for planning the long-term growth of the District of Columbia (D.C.) and provides the vision, framework and principles that guide land use change, growth, and development of an equitable and vibrant city. OP undertakes citywide and neighborhood planning and engagement; urban design and development review; historic preservation; mapping and data analysis; and serves as the official Census State Data Center. OP is the steward of the District’s Comprehensive Plan, which advances housing, economic recovery, racial equity, resilience, and coordination of public resources and civic infrastructure. Job Summary This position functions as Public Affairs Specialist responsible for identifying communication needs; developing informational material that informs appropriate publics of the organization’s policies, programs, services, and activities; advising management on the formulation and articulation of organization policy; and designing, executing, and evaluating the information programs that communicate organization policies, programs, and actions to various pertinent publics.
Duties And Responsibilities The incumbent plans, initiates, and implements comprehensive public affairs campaigns to enhance the understanding of the organization’s programs in achieving greater understanding of OP’s mission and functions. Advises OP’s senior team on the possible public and media reactions to proposed policy statements or organization’s actions. Formulates and recommends policies, programs and procedures governing information functions related to the work of OP. Develops and disseminates a wide range of information and data concerning the nature and objectives of organization programs, employing all types of media outlets.
The position prepares and/or drafts content for press releases, speeches, internet to the general public or specific stakeholder groups information about programs and/or services, or comments for proposed local regulations, and/or recommendations impacting the delivery of programs and services. Creates content for website, blogs, electronic newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, as well as develop social media campaigns, and other digital products. Coordinates, generates, and manages digital information; and creates an online presence through the use of digital media software and visual communication tools. Develops appropriate communication channels, techniques, and strategies for use by others in disseminating information to hard-to-reach audiences. Implements strategies, as necessary, for assessing the performance and effectiveness of public information programs, and social media activities that evaluate organization’s goals. Fosters and maintains relationships with various internal and external stakeholders including, public information officer partners in District and Federal government organization to promote greater awareness of the City’s programs, and services for District residents.
Qualifications & Education Specialized experience
is an experience that is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
An undergraduate in one of the following fields is preferred: Degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above.
Licenses and Certifications None
Work Environment The work is primarily performed in an office setting except for periodic outdoor site visits and presentations. Considerable pressure to meet deadlines.
Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty : 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday
Pay Plan, Series and Grade:
CS-1035-13
Duration of Appointment:
Career Service Appointment.
Promotion Potential : No known promotion potential.
Collective Bargaining Unit : This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation:
None
This position is subject to general suitability screening; verification of employment history, reference checks and degree/license, as applicable. The appointee to the position may be offered employment contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory general suitability screening.
EEO Statement The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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