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Public Affairs Specialist
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Job ID
33858
Location
1900 MLK AVE. SE
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Date Opened
10/30/2026
Date Closed
11/06/2026
Minimum Rate
$80,784.00
Maximum Rate
$103,333.00
Target Openings
1
Available Openings
1
Area of Consideration
Open to Public
Agency
Dept of Housing & Comm. Dev.
Grade
12
Bargaining Unit
CH11
Type of Appointment
Career Service - Reg Appt
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Housing and Community Development ("DHCD"). The mission of DHCD is to produce and preserve opportunities for affordable housing and economic development and to revitalize underserved communities in the District of Columbia.
The incumbent is responsible for conducting the public affairs program for an organizational component, with a primary emphasis on collecting, preparing, and disseminating critical information to both agency staff and the general public.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in the development of communication plans including such factors as specific topics or aspects to emphasize, the most effective media to utilize in communicating with target audiences, etc. and provides input to management on the possible public and media reactions to agency actions, as well as the information needs of the general public and various specialized groups.
Identifies, summarizes, and analyzes public comments submitted to the office. Advises and assists the team lead and/or supervisor with implementing systematic system(s) to track and address incoming pertinent complaints concerns and/or issues raised.
Qualifications and Education
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
License and Certification
None
Working Condition/Environment
Work is performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Other Significant Facts
Duration of Appointment: Career Service - Regular Appt.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 4:45 pm
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-1035-12
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel regulations, Suitability. Employees in safety sensitive positions shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Such employees will be placed in a random drug and alcohol testing pool.
Residency Preference: Applicants claiming "Residency Preference" will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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