Public Affairs Specialist/Deputy Chief Communications Officer (DCCO)

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Nashville, TN

397d • $89,962 - $113,047 • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Affairs Specialist/Deputy Chief Communications Officer (DCCO) at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for overseeing the public affairs and communications program within the Mid-South Health Care Network. This role involves planning, designing, and executing programs to inform the public about the organization's services and activities, while also serving as a key member of the Network leadership team.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must meet time-in-grade requirements for GS-12 position.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level in the Federal Service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public speaking and media relations.
• Knowledge of health administration practices.
• Familiarity with web content management and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for internal and external communications.
• Applies public relations, media, and health administration skills to ensure effective resource utilization.
• Facilitates communication with external and internal stakeholders.
• Plans, initiates, and implements comprehensive campaigns to enhance public understanding of the Network's programs.
• Develops written materials to convey information about complex programs to the public.
• Serves as a consultant to the web program manager regarding content for the VISN 9 intranet and internet web pages.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with news media and specialized groups.
• Develops and disseminates management reports and oversees public relations and consumer affairs systems.
• Serves as a spokesperson for the Network Director in interactions with various stakeholders.
• Participates in public speaking engagements and coordinates public events for the Network director.
• Provides oversight and support to the network web program manager regarding web content.
• Prepares, edits, and rewrites original papers, articles, or reports for distribution.
• Advises authors on tailoring writing to reach intended audiences.
• Performs research to verify the accuracy of references for publications.
• Coordinates and ensures information is current and viable for the web.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Telework eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed