Public Affairs Specialist

$86,962 - $113,047/Yr

Department of Veterans Affairs - Lexington, KY

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Lexington, KY
Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

This position serves as a Public Affairs (PA) Specialist at Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The PA Specialist reports to the VISN PA Officer and is responsible for promoting and coaching outreach in the VA Medical Centers (VAMC), sharing best practices, planning, and conducting comprehensive outreach programs, developing outreach plans, generating events, etc. in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Providing toxic exposure outreach and other support for the Public Affairs program at a VISN or VA Medical Center while displaying tact, common sense, diplomacy, initiative, and solid professional judgment.
  • Increasing internal and external awareness of VA programs, services, special events and projects, technologies, personnel, and research accomplishments.
  • Establishing and maintaining proactive contacts with media outlets, legislative offices, veteran service organizations, health care affiliates and community partners.
  • Advising senior level management on development of outreach campaigns, communication plans and strategies.
  • Planning, developing, and producing a variety of materials and publications.
  • Serving as agency spokesperson in the absence of the Public Affairs Officer.
  • Executing special events, coordinating high profile visits, and supporting outreach to veterans not enrolled in the VA health care system.
  • Analyzing internal communication needs and developing publications or other information materials for staff, patients, volunteers, and others who contribute to VA effectiveness and responsiveness.
  • Serving as a VISN point of contact for the media and public information inquiries and as the liaison with other medical centers, central office, and veteran organizations in the areas of public information and community relations.
  • Developing and utilizing a variety of methods and techniques in achieving communication goals, such as news releases, radio and television scripts, personal appearances, brochures, pamphlets, etc.
  • Regularly preparing news releases and photos for submission to regional and local publications and electronic media.
  • Performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • May be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Nice-to-haves

  • Strong background in community engagement.
  • Event planning experience.
  • Relationship building skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience with social media platforms.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible spending account
  • Employee assistance program
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