JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, in the Office of the Superintendent. Open to the first 101 applicants or until 11/08/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: This position is assigned to the Superintendent's Office and includes the following major duties: Develops, writes, and implements communications plans for critical and complex park topics. Coordinates with communications colleagues and subject matter experts in the park and elsewhere in the NPS. Uses information to improve communication efforts. Develops and writes communications products including news releases, fact sheets, talking points, background materials, presentations, advisories, and key messages on park issues. Develops content for park website and social media platforms. Interviews and confers with subject matter experts. Establishes and maintains effective, proactive working relationships with internal and external contacts to implement communication strategies and foster understanding of the NPS's complex mission and responsibilities. Establishes relationships with members of the news media and with park partners as well as with park managers and staff. Provides support for special events at all levels (park, regional, national). Serves as the initial contact for the park in a public affairs or communications crisis situation. Apprises the senior leaders of the issue and works to respond to actual events quickly and decisively. Elevates issues to the NPS Office of Communications according to NPS policies and procedures. Organizes and coordinates media interviews for park subject matter experts. Evaluates the subject, develops briefing materials, and prepares qualified staff to participate in interviews. Coordinates responses to requests for information about park issues from the public, media, government agencies; federal, state, and local officials; and other stakeholders. Maintains tracking logs for news queries and contact lists. Gathers and reports media analytics. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
