Total 19 corporate affairs executive job vacancies in Legal / Public / Security category in The United States of America

Major Duties Include (but not limited to):

1. Develops external Marketing Plans, designed to grow the facility by marketing services to patients, their families and the general public.
2. Directly impacts the utilization of services by marketing clinics, specialties, administrative and care programs offered.
3. Serves as the secondary, backup, SharePoint/ Website Administrators for the facility and has oversight of the framework and design of the internal communication tool.
4. Collaborates with the primary SharePoint/Website Administrators on design, development, testing, implementation, and management of web activities.
5. Gathers feedback through the use of focus groups and other modalities in development and review of marketing campaigns.
6. Measures the effectiveness of communication methods by using measurable goals and milestones.
7. Collaborates with the Public Affairs Officer and other professionals to coordinate brand awareness and
   marketing efforts.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD059610 and PD05961O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7-9)

Knowledge of public relations, community relations, advertising, and journalism including, media technical requirements and practices. Knowledge of grammar, writing, and editing practices; and the style requirements of the media and the publications used. Knowledge of the practices and techniques in planning and developing news stories and feature articles in laying out a publication. Skill in developing information program tailored to audiences and realistic conditions to improve public understanding. Skill in evaluating the news value or communication potential of visual material including photographs and illustrations. Skill inwriting and editing news and feature articles. Skill in interviewing a variety of people and gathering information from many different sources.
In the performance of official duties, the employee has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive information, which must be protected under the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974, the HIPAA implementation, effective April 14, 2003 and other applicable laws and regulations. The employee is responsible for (1) protecting that information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion, and (2) following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set forth in the hospital's Automated Information Systems Users Agreement which the employee signs.
Manages information security within areas of responsibility to assure that computer system security and confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained, and that employee access to sensitive information is limited only to that which the employee requires to perform their duties. Takes action as necessary to report and address violations of information security.
Meets the needs of customers while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD221380
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Major duties include:

• Provides technical and administrative supervision to a unit of two public affairs specialists, two writer-editors, and one historian Manages staff workload, performance metrics, evaluations, and training.
• Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to unit positions; identifies and provides for training needs, and finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work within the area of authority.
• Coordinates all communication activities for assigned programs, projects, and initiatives for the VISN 19 Creative Task Force to include any communication activities needed for VISN 19 executive leadership, VISN program managers, facility PAOs, and other directors and service chiefs in the organization.
• Responsible for strategic communications research and planning, developing, and implementing communication programs, and evaluating the effectiveness of those programs for all eight health care systems and VISN 19 program managers; particularly those programs with wide or significant effect upon the VISN's geographic area, policy, processes, operations, fiscal control, and economy, and those where the scope may be broad affecting all Veterans, stakeholders, and VISN employees.
• Gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees; refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager; effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious cases.
• Keeps abreast of current affairs and recognizes the impact of events, changes, or newsworthy information to the serviced Veteran population or to employees within the organization.
• Develops information for release in the form of newspaper, radio, television, Internet website or other formats such as a bulletin or pamphlet.
• Determines goals for the strategic communications program; develops plans and coordinates with senior leadership, key staff directorates, and other individuals and associations critical to successful execution of the program.
• Responsible for editorial management of content, style, and quality. Responsible for editing, and monitoring submissions from facility content contributors to ensure their grammatical and structural correctness as well as compliance with mandates, policies, and procedures mandated by the Public Affairs Office and the VISN 19 Creative Task Force.
• Develops original content, concepts, and/or historical submissions for publications, exhibits, or presentation materials that provides services, advice, and assistance to users of VA health care programs internally and externally.
• Produces and supervises production of stories, blogs, historical archives, PACT Act content, and scripts for facility and VISN use. Incumbent helps facilities and coordinates outreach events, and enrollment opportunities for Veterans and members of the community.
• Develops reports along with recommendations to executive leadership team about implementation and monitoring strategies. Must be fully aware of the impact, direct and indirect, that recommendations will have upon all involved.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the programs for internal communications, external communications, and media relations with the goal of achieving greater understanding of the VA mission and programs.
• Develops creative strategies and approaches to inform and educate employees, visitors, citizens, elected officials, educational institutions, media, interest groups, and others to promote understanding and to minimize adverse reactions for VA policies, programs, and decisions.
• Designs and develops written, oral, and visual presentations to provide timely and accurate information concerning VISN 19. Develops materials, including fact sheets, speeches, briefing slides, and infographics, to reach and persuade stakeholders and Veterans. Ensures the articulation and dissemination of the views and policies of the VA/VHA to internal and external stakeholders.
• Plans, directs, and executes all content aspects of campaigns to convey complex information concerning the VA's programs, program related activities, responsibilities, and actions. This information helps shape public opinion on major issues.
• Participates on the National Disabled Veteran WSC communications team, schedules content products throughout the year and on-site during the event. Oversees the communications plan for the WSC.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Virtual: This is a virtual position but the selectee must live, or relocate to, at most within 50 miles of one of the eight VA Medical Centers located within VISN 19
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/PD14213-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a facility spokesperson advisor for the facility including responding in writing and orally to questions about criticism of the agencies activities or policies. Handles communication efforts when controversial and high-level issues impact the VA, at times during a crisis and emergency situations. Creates, plans, and executes special events, coordinates high profile visits, and supports outreach efforts for Veterans not enrolled in the VA healthcare system. Develops budgets, writes issue briefs, directs, and manages activities of supporting staff and contractors.
• Serves as a member of GLA's internet website, content and design management Web Team. Responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of social media engagement strategies, policies and plans integrated within existing communication campaigns supporting VA's mission to better serve Veterans. The incumbent utilizes the existing social media framework, and may propose new methods, to position GLA as a strong community partner. Tracks, measures, and analyzes social media performance goals. Monitors activity and makes recommendations based on strategy and trends. Works with internal groups to ensure social media activities are consistent with internal procedures while supporting their efforts. Evaluates information from a variety of sources and provides constructive feedback to senior management regarding public affairs trends and stakeholder attitudes to assess program effectiveness and make improvements.
• Supports GLA's internal information program with responsibility for informing all employees about departmental, facility and community activities and news. Supports and organizes employee dialogue sessions throughout the healthcare system. Makes news and feature article assignments to writers and reviews and edits copy upon completion; reviews photographs and artwork for quality and composition and selects the most newsworthy for inclusion in the installation's newsletter. Reviews page layouts for weekly editions of the paper assuring that copy is prepared properly for type of composition required by the printer. Works cooperatively with contracted printer, overseeing layout, and approving final copy prior to printing. Assist personnel assigned to the newsletter as reporters, writers, editors, photographers, and illustrators.
• Incumbent serves as the content manager and design manager of GLA's internet website and SharePoint site. Incumbent will coordinate information from all levels of GLA staff to be placed on the GLA Intranet or SharePoint site determining overall design and structure. Graphics will be produced using professional graphics and photo authoring software. Incumbent will monitor functionality and integrity of Intranet and SharePoint services; coordinating efforts with IT staff to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems with the delivery of information. collecting and analyzing Intranet services usage and performance statistics; evaluating new internet services and technologies; providing technical advice to internet content providers and GLA leadership; and remaining abreast of the rigorous applications of information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices in the delivery of Intranet services.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD11288O
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $80,015 Per Year (GS 11)

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serving as the manager of an integrated, cross discipline service line comprised of Public Affairs, Medical Media, and Congressional & Stakeholder Relations.
• Providing oversight and management for public affairs, medical media services, and duplication services within the health care system, including budget and fiscal management, human resources management, strategic planning and public affairs program management and evaluation, assuring that they are integrated to provide optimum usage of resources.
• Participating at the senior management level within the health care system in overall planning and management activities related to communication, patient education, congressional and stakeholder relations.
• Creating and maintaining a public and community relations program that promotes a positive image, elevates public opinion, provides informative and timely external and internal communications mediums, and strives to foster stakeholder and patient satisfaction and positive employee morale.
• Creating, designing, and distributing publications and multimedia products, to include the annual report, magazine, newsletter, employee bulletins, all health care system printed and visual/video products and any special publications.
• Participating in public speaking engagements, managing a proactive media relations program across three media markets.
• Responding to media inquiries, developing speeches and public service announcements, coordinating public events, managing overall health care system communication and congressional briefings.
• Writing congressional statements and maintaining all brochures as well as the health care system printed and visual products and any special publications.

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00-4:30
Telework: Ad-hoc: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/PD095210
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $99,916 Per Year (GS 13)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the spokesperson, facilitator and coordinator to the media, congressional staffs and veterans service organizations, the community, VA and other governmental officials.
• Develops campaigns and communication strategies that convey information to various publics and the staff about the Medical Center.
• Develops and disseminates 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.
• Provides supporting materials as required.
• Ensures proper attribution of news stories between staff members holding joint appointments with the medical college.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with local mass and specialized media representatives and with the special interest representatives concerned with veterans' affairs within the geographic area Generates solid relationships by keeping media informed, being responsive to their requests, obtaining resources for media on various issues and programs, and by otherwise creating goodwill.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

***Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized***

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establishes and maintains proactive contacts with media outlets, legislative offices, veteran service organizations, community service agencies, federal, state, and local agencies, community partners and health care affiliates. Actively pitches and places stories with media outlets.
• Advises senior level management on development of media campaigns and communication plans and strategies. Plans, develops, and produces a variety of materials and publications including print, visual, Web-based, multimedia, and video materials to convey information about the VA to a variety of stakeholders.
• Serves as content manager of NAVAHCS Internet and Intranet. Evaluates information from a variety of sources and provides feedback to senior management on public affairs trends and stakeholder attitudes to assess program effectiveness and make improvements.
• When asked, serves as the facility spokesperson, facilitator, and coordinator to media, congressional staff, Veterans' service organizations, the community, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other government officials.
• Works with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to develop and disseminate a wide range of information and data concerning the nature and objectives of the agency, Network, and the HCS. Media includes radio, television, newspapers, magazines, professional and scientific journals, pictures, posters, and exhibits.
• Prepares NAVAHCS annual report for dissemination to external stakeholder groups, highlighting key Health Care Systems accomplishments throughout the previous year.
• In conjunction with facility policy and the ELT, approves and arranges interviews between news media and VA personnel.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with local and geographic mass and specialized media representatives, including significant responsibilities for supporting media, social media, legislative, community, and staff relations. Researches, prepares, and provides photographs, video or audio tapes, medical center operation data, publications, information papers, and other materials as requested by media outlets or management staff.
• Prepares briefing packages and presentations for use by top management in communicating HCS activities to various VA and community groups. Develops and implements marketing plans to educate Veterans regarding their benefits and to support the growth goals of the HCS.
• The incumbent serves as the principal backup to the webmaster; responsible for web content (internal and external), postings, revisions and additions to the site. The incumbent is the primary person responsible for postings on social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter, and monitoring other social media sites for NAVAHCS postings.
• Serves as the Communications Officer at public, civic, or social events to promote the perception of the HCS as a valued part of the community. Plans and coordinates special events such as open houses, ribbon cutting ceremonies, town hall meetings, VIP visits, etc.
• Establishes, maintains, and updates a facility events calendar, on both the Website and Facebook sites. Reviews news coverage on VA-related topics to keep staff apprised of relevant issues. Provides news clippings to the Regional and VISN Public Affairs Offices, and other key VHA and VA officials in a timely manner. Archives news clip files for use by the agency historians' office and staff.
• Analyzes internal communication needs and develops publications or other information to inform staff and others about HCS operations and activities.
• Manages crisis communications involving information to media and to network and VHA channels of communication.
• Assists management in planning, developing and implementing various programs and projects to meet special needs of Veterans' organizations, affiliated educational institutions, other federal, state and local agencies and other audiences that require public relations intervention.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. work schedule, but work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service.
Compressed/Flexible: May be considered for highly qualified candidates.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD40079O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): NotAuthorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Major Duties include but not limited to:

• The incumbent is the facility Outreach Coordinator and single point of contact for all outreach activities.
• Develops and administers surveys to collect opinions and information about outreach topics, delivery methods, formats, and interest.
• Develops annual outreach calendar and establishes metrics criteria and benchmarks to measure response to outreach activities. Monitors and analyzes trends and anomalies to determine areas for improvement. Uses findings to justify budget requests, adjust priorities, refine strategy, and report on program success.
• Develops a network relationship with the state and private Veterans' organizations to broaden the scope of outreach and increase the community awareness of the role VA plays in being a resource to that community by coordinating and attending events to provide information, collecting and verifying data and information, and working with shareholders and local business partners on collective projects to improve information channels, distribution, type, and relevance.
• Maintains extensive and comprehensive information systems relating to specialized Veteran groups to identify outreach activities and opportunities for improvement. Analyzes trends and patterns via Veteran Experience reports (i.e., V-Signal, SHEP, etc.…) and works with management and staff to continually improve service provided to Veterans through a robust outreach campaign. Ensures that each opportunity for improvement is followed through to resolution and that findings, conclusions, recommendation, and actions taken are documented through ExtraView and PATS-R systems.
• Serves as the chair of the Outreach Committee which involves coordinating/executing outreach events, training staff, and reporting outreach activities and best practices via Quality, Safety, and Value monthly meetings. Mentors and assists in the training of other Medical Center outreach staff.
• Coordinates with public affairs and program staff to develop and distribute promotional and informative outreach materials including videos, photos, social media posts, brochures, pamphlets, posters, flyers, banners, and visual aids.
• Conducts seminars, conferences, and other information dissemination activities, and participates in events and programs such as the Military Transition Assistance Program, Armed Forces Day booths, and Veterans Organizations seminars to deliver presentations to individuals or groups, collect and disseminate information, conduct surveys, distribute promotional material, generate interest in VHA programs and services, and represent the facility and agency. Coordinates media coverage and gives interviews to highlight and promote facility services, benefits, and programs.
• Receives and responds to congressional and White House inquiries concerning VA benefits for Veterans and other claimants. Serves as the medical center's primary congressional liaison and point of contact. Reviews inquiries, researches issues involved, consults and coordinates with other federal, state, and local agencies as necessary, and prepares written replies or furnishes replies by telephone to congressional or White House staff members on behalf of the Medical Center Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist - Outreach Coordinator/PD231660
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized
Telework schedules: Telework eligibility will be at the supervisor's discretion.
Virtual work schedules: Not authorized
FLSA: Non Exempt
BU Status: BU
Recruitment Incentives: NOT authorized
Relocation Expenses: NOT authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: NOT required
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses: Will not be paid
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years' vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Major Duties: 100%

• Provide toxic exposure outreach and other support for the Public Affairs program at a VISN or VA Medical Center while displaying tact, common sense, diplomacy, initiative, and solid professional judgment
• Increase internal and external awareness of VA programs, services, special events and projects, technologies, personnel, and research accomplishments
• Establishes and maintains proactive contacts with media outlets, legislative offices, veteran service organizations, health care affiliates and community partners
• Plans, develops, and produces a variety of materials and publications including print, visual, Web-based, multimedia, and video materials to convey information about the VA to a variety of stakeholders
• Evaluates information from a variety of sources and provides feedback to senior management on public affairs trends and stakeholder attitudes to assess program effectiveness and make improvements related to the PACT ACT and toxic exposures
• Serves as agency spokesperson in the absence of the Public Affairs Officer, including responding in writing and orally to questions about or criticisms of the agency's activities or policies and explaining the VA point of view
• .Executes special events, coordinates high profile visits, and supports outreach to veterans not enrolled in the VA health care system
• Analyzes internal communication needs and develops publications or other information materials for staff, patients, volunteers, and others who contribute to VA effectiveness and responsiveness
• Analyzes information needs, goals and resources and tailors' specific communication strategies using all media to reach target audiences both internal and external
• Advises and makes recommendations to the VISN PAO director regarding the handling of media and community issues or concerns that have possible implications on the VA
• Interacts with top officials of public and private sector to enhance understanding among VAMCs and VHA's many publics, strengthening relationships
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the public information programs for internal communications, media relations and community relations with the ultimate goal of achieving greater understanding of their facility's mission and programs
• Undertakes other assignments, such as speech writing or coordination of special events/projects at the direction of the VISN PAO
• Develops and maintains a speakers bureau of VISN resources and distributes the list to media and other interested organizations as appropriate
• Prepares and updates brochures on the VA, its personnel, and activities. Incumbent initiates public affairs correspondence, prepares information packages, conducts tours and other related tasks for special visitors and dignitaries, organizes select ceremonies, and writes speeches, as appropriate
• Responsible for informing VISN/Medical Center personnel on matters of significant importance to them, including the achievements of the VA, particularly those which area result of their efforts
• Seeks and develops opportunities to increase VA Medical Center use by veterans, community groups and other related organizations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, tour of duty hours, 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Remote: The selected candidate will work primarily from their home, within a reasonable commuting distance from one of the VISN 10 medical centers in Ohio, Michigan, or Indiana. Travel within VISN 10 will be required.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD99476S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Directly responsible for preparing, editing, auditing and monitoring timely web content on complex and dynamic government websites to include their ongoing maintenance and support.
• Orients internal web authors, content contributors, contractors, and vendors to VA web policies.
• Ensure Internet and Intranet websites comply with all VA web policies.
• Supports a robust Public Affairs Program conducting regular events, outreach and community/congressional relations.
• Organize, participates in, collaborates with, and as appropriate, leads editorial committees and groups developed to help plan facility web content.
• Ensure materials posted to facility web sites are 508 compliant, providing modification guidance and instructions to content providers and/or modifying them, as necessary.
• Support and guides implementation of innovative web information, dissemination solutions for a variety of paper publications, including policies, bulletins, memorandums, directives and manuals.
• Incorporates other media resources to provide information via the Intranet, including streaming video.
• Graphics will be used in conjunction with existing VA templates.
• Coordinates and plans projects related to web-based information dissemination and site content management and maintenance to assure compliance with standards, police and regulations as well as ensuring all information is current and viable.
• Responsible for providing major input towards a long-term electronic media strategy.
• Assists in planning and implementing technical upgrades in conjunction with technology experts and ensures the viability of content during and after such upgrades.
• Assists in the evaluation of proprietary software and makes recommendations regarding purchase, modifications, and/or compatibility with other software.
• Responsible for providing major input towards a long-term electronic media strategy.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD07860-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $73,693 Per Year (GS 11)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***


This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-9 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

Duties will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Develops and disseminates 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.
• Coordinates news media interviews with staff and oversees arrangements with media representatives. Assures proper attribution of news stories between staff members holding joint appointments with the medical college.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with local mass and specialized media representatives and with special interest representatives.
• Establishes and maintains a speaker's bureau, distributing the list to media and interested organizations, coordinating speech requests, and providing training and materials to speakers.
• Assists management in planning, developing, and implementing various programs and projects to meet special needs of veterans' organization, affiliated education institutions, and other audiences that require public relations intervention.
• Evaluates public affairs programs and tracking effectiveness of activities, develops beats to gather information such as news stories or personnel (i.e., research initiatives), and maintains alertness for opportunities to explore participation in exhibits, conventions, and professional meetings.
• Maintains effective relationships with service chiefs and their staffs to refer and evaluate inquires made by the media as well as identifying newsworthy or feature events.
• Establishes effective relationships with local media and veterans' organizations, community groups and management officials. This involves meeting with a variety of these groups to disseminate information, enhance relationships, and communicate Medical Center policies and information about specialized programs and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

*** Non-Bargaining Position ***

• Serving as the spokesperson, facilitator and coordinator to the media, congressional staffs and veterans service organizations, the community, VA and other governmental officials
• Developing campaigns and communication strategies that convey information to various publics and the staff about the Medical Center
• Developing and disseminating 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
• Coordinating news media interviews with staff and overseeing arrangements with media representatives involving organization activities; providing supporting materials as required
• Ensuring proper attribution of news stories between staff members holding joint appointments with the medical college
• Maintaining effective relationships with service chiefs and their staffs to refer and evaluate inquires made by the media as well as identifying newsworthy or feature events
• Establishing effective relationships with local media and veterans organizations, community groups and management officials
• Meeting with a variety of groups to disseminate information, enhance relationships, and communicate Medical Center and VHA policies and information about specialized programs and initiatives
• Acting as liaison with the VHACO and VACO Public Affairs Program Offices and the VISN Public Affairs Manager in matters of public affairs
• Developing and maintaining an internal public affairs program designed to enhance employee knowledge of and pride in the Medical Center health care organization. This may include publication of a newsletter, participation in new employee orientation, preparation of pamphlets, booklets, photo displays, fait sheets, video programs, etc., which enhance internal and external perceptions of the Medical Center
• Initiating public affairs correspondence, preparing information packages, conducting tours and other related tasks for special visitors and dignitaries, organizing select ceremonies and writing speeches for the Medical Center Director
• Actively participating in appropriate management committees; conducting special projects and analysis involving specific problems; coordinating activities for special projects and analyzing the impact or implications of events, proposals or directives

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist / PD-519-1132-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops and disseminates 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.
• Coordinates news media interviews with staff, and oversees arrangements with media representatives involving organization activities; provides supporting materials as required. The incumbent ensures proper attribution of news stories between staff members holding joint appointments with the medical college.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with local mass and specialized media representatives and with the special interest representatives concerned with veterans affairs within the geographic area. Generates solid relationships by keeping media informed; being responsive to their requests; obtaining resources for media on various issues and programs; and by otherwise creating goodwill.
• Establishes and maintains a speaker's bureau, distributing the list to media and interested organizations, coordinating speech requests and providing training and materials to speakers.
• Maintains liaison with public affairs staffs of related health and educational organizations, service, civic and fraternal organizations on behalf of the Medical Center to maintain goodwill and information and facilitate joint projects or information gathering.
• Constantly evaluates public affairs programs while helping to track effectiveness of activities in the Medical Center. Develops beats to gather information for possible dissemination, such as news stories involving station activities or personnel (i.e., research initiatives) and is always alert for opportunities to explore potential for participation in exhibits, conventions and professional meetings.
• Maintains effective relationships with service chiefs and their staffs to refer and evaluate inquires made by the media as well as identifying newsworthy or feature events.
• Establishes effective relationships with local media and veterans organizations, community groups and management officials. The incumbent meets with a variety of these groups to disseminate information, enhance relationships, and communicate Medical Center and VHA policies and information about specialized programs and initiatives.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD504120 and PD504040
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

• Serve as a spokesperson with news media, congressional offices, and veterans service organizations.

• Assist the Public Affairs Officer and Management in planning, developing and implementing various programs and projects to meet special needs of Veterans organizations, affiliated educational institutions, and other audiences that require public relations intervention.
• Produce feature stories for internal and external use to promote facility accomplishments, employee achievements, etc.
• Prepare, organize and/or coordinate internal Medical Center ceremonies and writes speeches for the Medical Center
  Director. Interacts with Top Management by attending management meetings to gain a clear understanding and develop a proactive position on potential public relations issues.
• Initiate Public Affairs correspondence, prepares information packages, plans/conducts tours and other related tasks for special visitors and dignitaries.
• Maintain liaison with Public Affairs staffs of related health and educational organizations, service, civic and fraternal organizations on behalf of the Medical Center to maintain goodwill and information, and facilitate joint projects, information gathering, and publicity.
• Coordinate news media interviews with staff, and oversees arrangements with media representatives involving organization activities: provides supporting materials as required.
• This position prepares a variety of written material, including news releases, news articles and other material. Gathers and receives verbal or written information and converts into material appropriate for a variety of publication venues. This position plans and executes information campaigns that disseminate results of successful projects in stimulating adoption of their impact or information disseminated.
• Generate solid relationships by keeping media informed, being responsive to their requests, obtaining resources for media on various issues and programs, and by otherwise creating goodwill.

This position is covered by AFGE bargaining unit. Per the AFGE Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be: 1st Area of Consideration - Current Facility and CBOC employees; 2nd Area of Consideration - VA Nationwide applicants; 3rd Area of Consideration - Other Status candidates

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
Work Schedule: 8AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday; subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD843190
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

The Public Affairs Officer for Department of Veteran Affairs, Veteran Health Administration in Loma Linda, CA will report to the Facility Associate Director of Operations, and is responsible for planning, directing, and executing the strategic communication plan for VALLHCS, and must continually promote and expand the reach and impact of approved messaging and public education. You will serve as the technical authority for communications, providing communications guidance, and providing expertise to all executives in the VALLHCS. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Functioning as the expert consultant to management for the development of communication plans and implementation strategies that broaden the reach and deepen the impact of the services provided by the VALLHCS.
• Advising senior leadership on the potential public reaction to complex and controversial programs, policies, and plans, devising strategic stakeholder communications to maximize transparency and mitigate risk to the organization.
• Planning, designing, and executing a strategic vision and plan that brings together the approaches and messaging of VALLHCS together in a cohesive branding and marketing strategy.
• Developing support materials for communication campaigns.
• Identifying emerging issues to capitalize on opportunities and minimize negative responses which may impact program management.
• Making recommendations regarding actions and relationships with other federal and state agencies, special interest groups, individuals, and various media.
• Managing the Network public affairs program, with responsibility for planning, designing, and executing all program activities to inform and education the general and specialized public groups regarding National and Network programs, activities, issues, and services.
• Planning, directing, and executing campaigns to convey complex information concerning the VA's programs, program related activities, responsibilities, and action.
• Acting as an advocate for Veterans in all written and verbal communications.
• Developing communication strategies in a wide variety of media to inform and education employees, visitors, citizens, elected officials, educational institutions, media, interest groups, promoting a message of mutual understanding and minimizing adverse reactions for VA policies, programs, and decisions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the media, Congressional and legislative representatives, Veteran Service Organizations, and other specialized groups.
• Keeping stakeholders informed of VA activity.
• Coordinating news conferences, special media events, press releases, and facilitating feature stories as appropriate.
• Responding to requests for information from the news media, elected officials, special interest groups, and the general public.
• Managing all aspects of the VALLHCS internet and intranet content including collecting material and updating web sites.
• Monitoring all facility web sites for compliance with VA national standards, providing feedback to the facilities as necessary.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4pm or 8:00am-4:30pm (negotiable)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD01583O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Yes, for highly qualified applicants
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $114,044 Per Year (GS 13)