Public Affairs Specialist

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) in the District of Columbia seeks a public affairs professional responsible for conducting and coordinating the public affairs program for an organizational component. The role emphasizes collecting, preparing, and disseminating critical information to agency staff and the general public.

incumbents will assist in developing communication plans, analyze public comments, and provide input to management on responses to public concerns and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in public affairs/communications related to the agency's work
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
• Residency preference requires seven years of residency in the District of Columbia

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of communication plans including topics to emphasize and effective media to utilize, and provides input on possible public and media reactions to agency actions and public information needs.
• Identifies, summarizes, and analyzes public comments submitted to the office; advises and assists the team lead with tracking and addressing concerns and issues raised.

Job description

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Community Development ("DHCD"). The mission of DHCD is to produce and preserve opportunities for affordable housing and economic development and to revitalize underserved communities in the District of Columbia.

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Community Development ("DHCD"). The mission of DHCD is to produce and preserve opportunities for affordable housing and economic development and to revitalize underserved communities in the District of Columbia.

The incumbent is responsible for conducting the public affairs program for an organizational component, with a primary emphasis on collecting, preparing, and disseminating critical information to both agency staff and the general public.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in the development of communication plans including such factors as specific topics or aspects to emphasize, the most effective media to utilize in communicating with target audiences, etc. and provides input to management on the possible public and media reactions to agency actions, as well as the information needs of the general public and various specialized groups.

Identifies, summarizes, and analyzes public comments submitted to the office. Advises and assists the team lead and/or supervisor with implementing systematic system(s) to track and address incoming pertinent complaints concerns and/or issues raised.

Qualifications And Education

Specialized Experience:

Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

License and Certification

None

Working Condition/Environment

Work is performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Duration of Appointment:

Career Service – Regular Appt.

Tour of Duty:

Monday - Friday 8:15 am – 4:45 pm

Pay Plan, Series, Grade:

CS-1035-12

Promotion Potential:

No Known Promotion Potential

Collective Bargaining Unit:

This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation:

This position has been designated as security sensitive. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel regulations, Suitability. Employees in safety sensitive positions shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Such employees will be placed in a random drug and alcohol testing pool.

Residency Preference:

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement:

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.