Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Public Affairs Specialist Job Opening with Homeland Security

I thought I'd post this for anyone (U.S. Citizenship required) who might be interested:

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=86406851&aid=85693405-24210&WT.mc_n=125

You will respond to requests for information concerning agency programs and policies from all media including the press, television, and radio at the local, national and international levels. You will also be responsible for coordinating the release of information with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies for the media and the public. The information provided concerns general knowledge about the mission of ICE, law enforcement operations, or responses to criticisms of the agency. Many requests are extremely sensitive and controversial and require you to consider law enforcement sensitivity, security, freedom of information, and privacy requirements. You will serve as an advisor to ICE leadership on media matters and participate in policy-making meetings and conferences. You will also maintain working relationships with representative of the media, federal, state and local governments and members of professional, business, civic and other public interest organizations. You will be responsible for information the public of relevant agency policies and practices; enhancing the agency image; monitoring public attitudes toward the agency; preparing news releases, talking points and creating questions and proposed answers to anticipated questions; developing and disseminating information and educational materials; and providing guidance to field offices concerning procedures relating to specific requests to the media.

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