The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Public Affairs Officer in the Office of the Director at the Richard L. Roudebush, VA Medical Center. As a key member of the health care system, the incumbent serves as a leader providing oversight of Public Affairs and Communication activities within the framework of established laws, regulations and local policies of VA and VHI.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Directs media relations, publications services, and strategic marketing and branding within the community and surrounding region.
Develops and provides staff direction on public information, internal publications, and community relations activities, often representing VHI at public or civic events to promote and improve the perception of VHI as a valued part of the health care community, the community at large and the federal government.
Independently conducts communication audits of the health care system's positioning on controversial issues providing advice and support in media relations to the Medical Center Director (SES), other management team members, and providing onsite support and guidance during special events or crises.
Analyzes internal and external information, draws conclusions and decides strategies for communication goals, using all forms of media to reach internal and external target audiences. Serves as the primary media spokesperson for VHI responding to local, regional and national inquiries, interpreting national VA policy and events and evaluating their impact locally.
Facilitates the interaction of congressional representatives and their staff with our staff during facility visits and other significant events. Advises the director and the Regional Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs on public affairs issues and keeps them informed of potential problems and resolutions. Serves as the responsible contact for leading projects from initiation to completion and may be required to present the results to senior leadership.
Develops, disseminates and manages the content and distribution of a wide range of information and data concerning the nature and objectives of agency programs, employing all types of media, including radio, television, newspapers, magazines, professional and scientific journals, pictures, posters, and exhibits. Actively participates in appropriate management committees.
Develops a public relations and marketing/communications plan, considering topics, the emphasis to place on them, need to know requirements of various groups and the most effective media to use in communicating information to their intended audiences. Develops strategic outreach opportunities for targeted populations, to include participation in exhibits, conventions and professional meetings. Performs supervisory and management duties.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Available on an ad hoc basis only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Public Affairs Officer/PD912080-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Robert.Wheaton@va.gov · 317-988-0095
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $107428 – $139658/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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