Community Liaison

Job Description:
Program Specialist III
Under the direction of the PIET Manager, the Community Engagement Liaison (Program Specialist III) performs complex (journey-level) administrative and technical assistance work to assist in coordinating meetings, grant reporting, and communication. Work involves planning, developing and implementing vaccine initiatives, and providing consultative services and technical assistance related to communication and outreach needs. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• (30%) Acts as an Immunization communications liaison, working to assist with local outreach coordination, grant oversight and the development of procedures, forms, templates, manuals and other regional outreach and communication resources. May create, manage, and update templates, forms and other documentation related to community-based grant program.
• (20%) Provides some support services such as running reports, tracking projects and other administrative functions. Works closely with others to produce quarterly reports highlighting community engagement projects in each region. Maintains a calendar of regional outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.
• (20%) Assists with developing and distributing vaccine-related community engagement resources. Works with regional contacts to identify gaps with messaging.
• (15%) Assists with the collection and analysis of regional and community-based organization grant reports. Assists in coordination of on-site grantee evaluations.
• (10%) Assist in the coordination of meetings and trainings for public health regions, local health departments and community-based organizations.
• (5%) Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge Skills Abilities: • Knowledge of the principles and practices of community outreach.
• Knowledge of program planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of acceptable communication standards, tools, and methods.
• Knowledge of grant management
• Skill in developing and managing reports, templates and processes.
• Skill in Microsoft Office products, extensive use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and Lifecycle.
• Skill in preparing reports, manuals, and technical information.
• Skill in editing reports and/or correspondences.
• Skill in composing clear and concise reports and/or correspondences.
• Skill in presentation development and delivery.
• Ability to perform and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Ability to develop solutions to problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse parties to gather needed information and to maintain good working relationships.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
None
Initial Selection Criteria:
Initial Screening Criteria: • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, or related field required.
• Experience in public health, public promotion and education, and/or immunizations preferred.
• Experience in public engagement/community outreach preferred.
Additional Information:
Requisition # 613773
This position may end June 30, 2025, due to grant funding.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Full salary range may not be offered due to budget limitations.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
MOS Code:
MOS Code: OS, 611X, OSS, 8U000, 16GX, YN, 612X, 60C0, YNS, 641X, 63G0, 712X, 86M0, 86P0, 88A0
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
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