JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent serves as the Assistant Regional Director, Office of Communications, and serve as the principal advisor and provides professional communications expertise and guidance as a member of the Southeast Regional Directorate. the incumbent manages development and implementation of a broad strategy for targeted communications in an effective, efficient, and inclusive program with the public, as well as special constituencies of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: The incumbent actively participates in annual and long-term U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) planning for addressing the bureau's mission in the region, with particular expertise in addressing the public service responsibility, including effective internal communication, coordination, and information exchange between the regional Office of Communications office and headquarters, particularly in strengthening awareness of FWS and Departmental priorities among regional programs. In coordination with the Regional Directorate and the Assistant Director for Office of Communications, the incumbent oversees development and execution of effective communications on regional Service policies, programs, and decisions to regional as well as national stakeholders. The incumbent maintains extensive contacts with Federal, State, Tribal, and local officials; private sector groups, and other target audiences in order to ensure the accurate communications and enhanced understanding of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service activities, both as a listener and as an official agent and speaker for agency outreach. The incumbent represents the Regional Director in establishing and maintaining close and effective government relationships with Tribes within the region, ensuring that the Service's special trust responsibilities with Tribes are considered in all projects and issues and that the Service's special relationship responsibilities with Tribes are fulfilled. The incumbent exercises the full range of managerial authority by allocating resources and staff; applying supervisory and managerial principles and methods to lead Office of Communications staff; providing leadership and direction to subordinates; and evaluating the Office of Communications program to increase efficiency and effectiveness. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.