Public Affairs Specialist
7 months ago
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Directly responsible f.....
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)
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