PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
WHAT DOES A PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST DO? As a Public Affairs Specialist in Criminal Investigation (CI), you will perform work involved in planning, directing and executing national communication activities to convey complex information concerning CI programs, responsibilities and activities. You will respond to media inquiries, consulting with IRS leadership and informing the public of key CI messages. You will develop professional working relationships both internally and externally in your assigned area of responsibility. You'll consult with internal customers; prepare communication plans to meet specific objectives; develop communication vehicles such as news releases, fact sheets, and web content. You will also work directly with the field office Public Information Officers to provide assistance and consultation to them in initiating and maintaining direct contacts with the media, specialized groups, communities, and other governmental entities. As a Public Affairs Specialist you will:
Assess the desirability of and need for public dissemination of information on Criminal Investigation's (CI's) activities, consistent with broad National Communications and Liaison (C&L) programs, identify the public interest and the potential effect of Division actions, and determines other possible alternatives. Advise management, CI employees, and the National C&L staff, on the probable internal and external reactions to planned Service actions, and determine, analyze, track, and recommend alternatives that may promote maximum support for program goals. Develop professional internal, and in coordination with National C&L, external communication messages, speeches, news releases, feature articles and other material for dissemination and use by other business units or law enforcement organizations. Participate in annual program planning. Assist in providing a mechanism for communicating timely and accurate information to all Criminal Investigation employees (i.e., newsletters, intranet, etc.). Issue guidelines and procedures to managers and employees throughout Criminal Investigation on C&L activities. Coordinate with National C&L to ensure consistency in organizational programs. Establish and maintain effective working relationships through National C&L Media Relations with members of the news media and specialized groups interested in IRS programs and field offices activities. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-13 LEVEL:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
experience using and applying communication principles, methods, practices and techniques to effectively reach external and internal audiences; experience maintaining effective working relationships with members of the news media and other internal and external stakeholders; experience identifying public interest in and potential effect of Service actions; experience analyzing and evaluating data and making appropriate recommendations for field management; experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing; experience working and applying the Criminal Investigation mission, goals, objectives, and strategies. -The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.-To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable:
You must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assess the desirability of and need for public dissemination of information on Criminal Investigation's (CI's) activities, consistent with broad National Communications and Liaison (C&L) programs, identify the public interest and the potential effect of Division actions, and determines other possible alternatives. Advise management, CI employees, and the National C&L staff, on the probable internal and external reactions to planned Service actions, and determine, analyze, track, and recommend alternatives that may promote maximum support for program goals. Develop professional internal, and in coordination with National C&L, external communication messages, speeches, news releases, feature articles and other material for dissemination and use by other business units or law enforcement organizations. Participate in annual program planning. Assist in providing a mechanism for communicating timely and accurate information to all Criminal Investigation employees (i.e., newsletters, intranet, etc.). Issue guidelines and procedures to managers and employees throughout Criminal Investigation on C&L activities. Coordinate with National C&L to ensure consistency in organizational programs. Establish and maintain effective working relationships through National C&L Media Relations with members of the news media and specialized groups interested in IRS programs and field offices activities. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-13 LEVEL:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
experience using and applying communication principles, methods, practices and techniques to effectively reach external and internal audiences; experience maintaining effective working relationships with members of the news media and other internal and external stakeholders; experience identifying public interest in and potential effect of Service actions; experience analyzing and evaluating data and making appropriate recommendations for field management; experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing; experience working and applying the Criminal Investigation mission, goals, objectives, and strategies. -The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.-To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable:
You must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).
- Department:
1035 Public Affairs - Salary Range:
$97,179 to $144,676 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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