PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

About the Position: Serve as a Public Affairs Specialist for the US Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Public Affairs Office in Nashville, TN.

Plan, direct, execute, and evaluate the overall public affairs program to convey complex information concerning U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Department of Army programs, responsibilities, and activities.

Serve as Public Affairs Advisor to the Emergency Operations Manager and carries out public information duties associated with emergency operations and military mobilization activities of the District.

Provide advice and authoritative recommendations to the District Commander, senior management, and the heads of serviced divisions, offices, or projects on all matters relating to the public affairs program.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, regional, national, and international news media.

Develop and maintain procedures for informing the public regarding any possible adverse situations, e.g., environmental, safety, and security.

Manage and review District web site content and provides recommendations to District staff on content.

Manage a comprehensive external and internal communication programs, for the District, utilizing relevant technology and communication platforms.