The employee will serve as the Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist at the Northport VA Medical Center, in Northport, NY. The purpose of the work is to plan and conduct a public affairs program for the Medical Center; and support key Medical Center initiatives in support of the Medical Center mission.
Duties: ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Assist in the evaluation of an effective public affairs/public relations program in a healthcare environment. Design briefings and training for employees before each media interview.
Design various publications and video programs for the facility, such as employee and patient newsletters, various orientation and information videos and program specific brochures. Publicize a variety of special events for patients, employees and general public to support the overall mission of the facility or organization. Prepare a variety of reports about the medical facility's programs for local and national management staff. Manage and update social media sites.
Provide training materials to speakers and subject matter experts. Coordinate requests for speakers. Assist in planning various programs and projects to enhance internal and external communication for the organization. Provide support to staff for various events and projects/programs. Advise management of all public affairs activities. Provide tours for visiting dignitaries, officials and other health care representatives.
Serve on numerous committees outside of the organization to plan special events and public relation projects with other organizations. Monitor work production and quality of work. Evaluate work performed by subordinates. Provide advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/PD03280A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level, so there is no need to send transcripts. 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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $105481 – $137128/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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