Public Affairs Specialist

This Public Affairs Specialist position is with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Department of Labor) in Phoenix, AZ. This position is with the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the Office of Communications. This position is at the full performance level. This position is inside the bargaining unit. Additional selections may be made from this job announcement. The location is negotiable after selection; this is not a remote position. Selectee must report in person to a DOL office. Key duties: • Duties of the Public Affairs Specialist position include, but are not limited to the following: Establishing and maintaining contacts with national, regional, and local media representatives. Creating dialogue-worthy content which solicits feedback and opinion from target audiences. Collaborating with colleagues in the Office of Communication to develop strategic communication plans concerning OSHA rules, enforcement, and compliance. Developing and implementing communications plans/strategies to increase Agency engagement. Qualifications: Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For the GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12. Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-13 includes: Preparing and/or directing the preparation of informational products for use in public information activities. Developing and/or implementing communication plans/strategies to increase Agency engagement. Recommending program policies to increase effectiveness. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.