Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

Major Duties Ensures proper and efficient management and execution by OP A field staff of responsibilities of management of personnel and resources, assignment of various duties and projects and the development of area-wide liaison and dissemination systems. Ensures that the VA Public Affairs program is fully implemented at the field station level by providing detailed guidance for accomplishing all facets of the program. Responsible for planning, designing, executing, and evaluating written materials which convey complex information to the public having diverse levels of understanding of the Agency's programs and functions. Reports include routine assessment of public relations status and public information activity in each field office. Analyzes the information needs and determines the most effective field-based approaches to employ in reaching V A's publics, modifying strategies or plans as necessary to more effectively communicate programs and functions. Establishes and maintains c