Public Affairs Specialist | Bureau of Reclamation

Responsible for assisting Reclamation's California Great Basin (CGB) Public Affairs Officer and Deputy and designated area or program office with internal and external communications, community engagement, project, or event amplification, and roll out/updates, as well as internal employee messaging.

Supports a broad range of public affairs Reclamation work tasks and projects, including those originating within all CGB divisions and area/program offices, by taking on the responsibilities of planning, orchestrating, facilitating, developing, and communicating the organization's programs, policies, and activities of interest to the public, states and local governments, Native American Tribes, Reclamation contractors, etc.

Develops, in coordination with management and independently or as part of a team, draft communications plans, talking points, run of shows, agendas, response to media inquiries, and campaigns that clearly highlight and explain Reclamation CGB programs, priorities, and initiatives or special events.

Plans and coordinates media events, commemorations, and other public occasions. Develops invitation lists, program agendas, Very Important Person (VIP) arrangements, presentation materials, displays, awards and commemorative items.

Coordinates with team members and other employees and managers to compile relevant information regarding CGB facilities, partners, customers, projects, and overall data that will serve to assist in development of materials and internal and external communication.