Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)

US Drug Enforcement Administration; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Drug Enforcement Administration is seeking a qualified candidate to develop, execute, and evaluate enterprise-wide social media strategies that support DEA's law enforcement mission, public awareness initiatives, and Departmental priorities.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level and proficiency in managing complex social media issues, crisis communications, and digital advertising.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in social media, campaigns or law enforcement context.
• Experience in managing complex social media issues and crisis communications.
• Proficiency with digital advertising, content design, and using editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide social media strategies
• Execute social media campaigns and evaluate their effectiveness
• Support DEA's law enforcement mission and public awareness initiatives

Skills

Social media management

Crisis communications

Digital advertising

Content design

Written communications

Job description

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. 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.