PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

This position starts at a salary of $125,776.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $163,514.00 (GS-14, Step 10) GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. While serving as a Public Affairs Specialist, your duties will include: Act as a senior spokesperson, representing the agency's official positions to regional, national, and international media outlets and journalists, engaging "on the record" to present agency positions, correct misinformation, and enhance public understanding. Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to support the agency's mission and strategic goals, including managing complex communication projects such as large-scale media campaigns and crisis communication responses.