DC Department of Human Resources
Public Affairs Specialist
DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Job Summary This position is located in the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). The mission of DSLBD is to support the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promote economic development throughout the District’s commercial districts. DSLBD focuses on the following programmatic areas that work in conjunction to sustain and grow small and local businesses: Certification; Business Opportunities and Access to Capital Training and Education; and Commercial Revitalization. The incumbent is responsible for the daily communication and interaction with the public, press, stakeholders, business leaders and potential businesses both domestically and internationally, office's long term strategic communications, including marketing and branding.
Duties and Responsibilities Plans, directs and executes complex information concerning programs, research on program related areas, responsibilities and activities. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the media, council members, agency directors, inter/intra governmental agency managers, fellow public affairs officers, the public and specialized groups interested in departmental programs and initiatives. Responds to information request from news media, specialized groups and businesses on the department's program in written and oral form, requiring detailed explanations of the agency's activities or performance. Provides assistance and consultation to the general public, specialized groups and community and governmental entities. Plans and coordinates a variety of special events or projects to encourage favorable response from targeted groups, community and businesses to enhance the image of the Department.
Qualifications And Education Specialized Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications NONE
Working Conditions/Environment The work is performed in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office environment.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1035-12
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Regular
Collective Bargaining Unit: None
Position Designation: Security sensitive positions are positions of special trust that may be reasonably expected to affect the access to or control of activities, systems or resources that are subject to misappropriation, malicious mischief, damage, or loss or impairment of communications or control.
Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.
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, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited.
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Public Affairs Specialist
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DC Department of Human Resources
Job Summary This position is located in the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). The mission of DSLBD is to support the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promote economic development throughout the District’s commercial districts. DSLBD focuses on the following programmatic areas that work in conjunction to sustain and grow small and local businesses: Certification; Business Opportunities and Access to Capital Training and Education; and Commercial Revitalization. The incumbent is responsible for the daily communication and interaction with the public, press, stakeholders, business leaders and potential businesses both domestically and internationally, office's long term strategic communications, including marketing and branding.
Duties and Responsibilities Plans, directs and executes complex information concerning programs, research on program related areas, responsibilities and activities. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the media, council members, agency directors, inter/intra governmental agency managers, fellow public affairs officers, the public and specialized groups interested in departmental programs and initiatives. Responds to information request from news media, specialized groups and businesses on the department's program in written and oral form, requiring detailed explanations of the agency's activities or performance. Provides assistance and consultation to the general public, specialized groups and community and governmental entities. Plans and coordinates a variety of special events or projects to encourage favorable response from targeted groups, community and businesses to enhance the image of the Department.
Qualifications And Education Specialized Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications NONE
Working Conditions/Environment The work is performed in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office environment.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1035-12
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Regular
Collective Bargaining Unit: None
Position Designation: Security sensitive positions are positions of special trust that may be reasonably expected to affect the access to or control of activities, systems or resources that are subject to misappropriation, malicious mischief, damage, or loss or impairment of communications or control.
Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.
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, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited.
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