Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)

Summary

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Congressional and Public Affairs This position primary purpose is the development, execution, and evaluation of enterprise-wide social media strategies that support DEA's law enforcement mission, public awareness initiatives, and Departmental priorities.

Duties

• As a Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media), your typical work assignments may include: Develops and manages contracts, task orders, requests for proposals, review of proposals, and conduct quality of work performed Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with counterparts in other government organizations within the digital communications community. Manages social media sites including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, and other similar community sites for DEA Oversee the development of new digital content, as well as the development of new and existing initiatives in the areas of digital communications, and social media.

Qualifications

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. Applicants applying for the GS-14 must meet the following requirements: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS 13 Federal grade level performing duties below. Your experience must demonstrate at least three out of five of the following: 1) Managing complex social media issues, including correcting misinformation, crisis communications, or law enforcement matters; 2) Creating long and short-range social media communication plans, marketing activities and campaigns; 3) Proficiency using electronic communications and digital advertising to increase public awareness; 4) Designing and evaluating digital content in support of social media communications, campaigns, and strategies; and 5) Using photo and video editing tools and software to create digital content and drafting written communications for an organization for use in social media. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.