Public Affairs Specialist
This listing is for a Public Affairs Specialist role at Department of State Headquarters, in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
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This listing is for a Public Affairs Specialist role at Department of State Headquarters, in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
From the advert, the main requirements are 1+ years of experience.
Pay stated in the listing: $121,785 - $158,322 per year.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside United States should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 14, 2026; applications close on Nov 19, 2026.
- Employer
- Department of State Headquarters
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $121,785 - $158,322 per year
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Found
- Nov 14, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Nov 19, 2026
- Employer text
- 209 words, about 1 min to read
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About the role
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Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in creating and running multimedia public information campaigns for different audiences, including the public and technical groups. Experience organizing meetings and preparing materials to support effective communication before, during, and after public meetings and consultations. Experience building and maintaining good relationships with government officials, citizens, media, and universities.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.
Develops and implements strategic public information and communication programs that translate complex scientific, environmental, and policy information into clear, accessible materials for diverse stakeholders.,Develops and maintains strategic relationships with government officials, media, Tribal organizations and First Nations, academia, industry, environmental organizations, and other Great Lakes stakeholders to effectively communicate the IJC's mission,,Plans, coordinates, and supports binational public outreach activities, workshops, seminars, training sessions, hearings, and consultations.,Leads and manages public information and communications programs for GLWQA activities, developing and disseminating tailored written and digital materials to effectively communicate IJC programs
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