Public Affairs Specialist

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WHAT IS THE COMMUNICATION & LIAISON
DIVISION?
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Communication & Liaison Communications.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

Provides senior level consultation to IRS executives and managers, operational tax administration experts, and business unit communication counterparts in developing internal communication plans.

Formulates and recommends policies, programs and services, and procedures governing the dissemination of information to internal stakeholders (executives, managers, employees).

Provides communications solutions (information/tools for communications) for delivery or for message owners to be effective messengers of communication and organizational culture.

Designs and conducts studies, using a variety of resources and methodologies for collecting data (e.g., focus groups, industry information, surveys, and compliance research) to measure the effectiveness of internal communications programs in meeting agency strategic business objectives.

Analyzes study data, draws conclusions and makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of key agency initiatives.

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience include experience that demonstrates planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive internal communications program that required a knowledge of a wide range of communication requirements and techniques. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where you analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of the internal communications program.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.