Public Affairs Specialist

This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, 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. Typical duties include: Manage news media coverage for the agency, including building media relationships, pitching stories, and serving as a spokesperson during routine operations and crises. Develop and distribute communication materials such as guidance documents, communication plans, media advisories, news releases, and agency statements. Implement and evaluate communication strategies, coordinates media visits and events, and arranges national media coverage. Provide guidance and support to field offices and other branches on responding to media, publi