Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)

Drug Enforcement Administration; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration seeks a skilled communications professional to develop, execute, and evaluate enterprise-wide social media strategies that support its law enforcement mission and public awareness initiatives. The role emphasizes crisis management, content creation, and collaboration across offices to advance Departmental priorities.

Applicants for GS-14 must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, including work in social media strategy,

Qualifications

• One full year of qualifying specialized experience at or above GS-13.
• Experience managing complex social media issues such as misinformation and crises.
• Experience creating long- and short-range social media plans, marketing activities, and campaigns.
• Experience using electronic communications and digital advertising to raise public awareness.
• Experience designing and evaluating digital content for social media campaigns.

Skills

Social media management

Crisis communications

Digital advertising

Content design

Photo and video editing

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.