Public Affairs Specialist

Public Affairs Specialist

Summary

Duties

What is the Executive Secretariat Correspondence Office? The Executive Secretariat Correspondence Office (ESCO) reports to the Executive Secretariat and is responsible for assigning, monitoring and reviewing all ESCO controlled correspondence addressed to the Treasury Secretary, IRS Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and the Director, Legislative Affairs.

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

National HQ Office of the Commissioner, Executive Secretariat Correspondence Office

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

Evaluates a wide range of informational problems encountered in communicating program goals. Recommends specific information strategies designed to address these problems. Reviews information needs in terms of internal and external customers and provides advice on program information problems.

Evaluates and/or rewrites communications materials to improve written presentation in terms of logical development of ideas and concepts, the reading and knowledge level of the intended audience, the method of expression, and the overall quality of writing. The incumbent tailors the material to meet the requirements of the specialized audience. Deletes words or phrases which may antagonize or offend the reader or group of readers.

Analyzes data, draws conclusions, and makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of key agency communication initiatives.

Works directly with National Headquarters Communication & Liaison (C&L) Legislative Affairs, senior IRS management, and business operating divisions on highly sensitive issues prior to any public communication or release of information.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business operating divisions, Congressional staff, Treasury Executive Secretary, and other internal and external stakeholders.