Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service

COMMUNICATIONS & EXEC SUPPORT

Summary

The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

Participates in the development of information campaigns to maximize public awareness of USDA and U.S. government programs, policies and initiatives related to international trade and development.

Providing communications guidance and support and reviewing and editing reports, manuscripts and other materials developed by the program areas.

Uses established writing and editing skills to develop a broad array of informational materials.

Coordinates responses to news media inquiries regarding FAS programs and policies.

Assists in arranging domestic and foreign media opportunities for agency, mission area and Departmental leadership.

Ensures materials comply with established information practices, are accurate and concise and are consistent with FAS and USDA standards and policies.