Public Affairs Specialist

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Department of Justice

📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $108173 – $156715/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $108173 – $156715/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 5
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Date Posted: 2026-09-11
Application Deadline: 2026-09-21

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Job Summary

This position is located in any field division, Office of Field Operations (FO), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and is responsible for planning, organizing, and developing communications strategies and media plans for mass media in support of the field division and the ATF mission.

Key Responsibilities

The major duties of the Public Affairs Specialist position include, but are not limited to, the following: Evaluating and determining effective methods of disseminating information that highlight programs and enforcement activities. Ensuring policies and views are consistent with public presentations and recognizing instances in which it is necessary to institute steps to resolve divergent public expression.

Staying up to date and current with criminal enforcement and industry operations developments, with particular emphasis on matters that affect the public, legislative relationships and major program matters of immediate concern. Working with senior management to develop guidelines to ensure appropriate public information techniques are utilized. Communicating both orally and in writing to represent the organization with the media at conferences and meetings.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contact

saioiapplicantinfo@atf.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $108173 – $156715/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-21.

How many openings are available?

There are 5 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.