Communications Specialist

Job Summary

This position is located in the External Affairs Division of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the District of Columbia. The incumbent is responsible for developing external communications, maintaining digital platforms, crafting public messaging, creating and carrying out marketing campaigns, and supporting media engagement to promote the OIG’s efforts to promote transparency and accountability in the District government.

Duties And Responsibilities

Draft and edit press releases, statements, newsletters, craft website content, and manage the OIG’s social media accounts in coordination with the OIG’s management and the Deputy Inspector General for External Affairs. The incumbent will direct responses to media inquiries and support the OIG’s public information campaigns. Ensures accessibility, consistency, and adherence to the OIG’s branding and communications standards.

Assist in developing visual and multimedia content to support the release of the OIG reports and initiatives. Collaborates with the OIG’s internal divisions to convey complex oversight work to public audiences. Develop and maintain the communication strategy for the OIG. Increase the visibility and transparency of OIG within D.C. among community partners, intergovernmental agencies, and the community at large. Build collaborative partnerships and relationships between the OIG and community partners, stakeholders, and intergovernmental agencies. Identifies and uses strategies that can improve OIGs' access to communities through collaboration (i.e., social media).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Education

Demonstrated experience in communications, journalism, or public affairs. Proven ability to translate audit findings, technical or legal information, into clear, engaging content to be distributed to the public. Experience with social media analytics and content management systems. Familiarity with the District of Columbia government or communications for oversight agencies preferred.

Applicants must have one (1) year of Specialized Experience at the next lower grade level.

Work Environment

The work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Pay Plan, Series and Grade CS‐301‐13

Duration of Appointment Career Service

Collective Bargaining Unit This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.

The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.

“If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.”

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.