Director - Communications Division

This position is located in the Office of Public Affairs and Training's (OPAT), Communications Division and ensures a cohesive, consistent food safety message within the agency, across the Department and to all stakeholders. The Communication Division develops and conducts public information campaigns to inform and educate a variety of offices, including Congress, the media, industry, consumers and employees.

Lead the creation and execution of internal and external communication plans—including digital and executive communications—to inform stakeholders of FSIS priorities and initiatives.

Advise on food safety education campaigns, communications to media, Congress, and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with agency goals.

Represent the agency on matters directly supporting the Administrator and Under Secretary for Food Safety, including complex public health and policy issues.

Plan, coordinate, and supervise FSIS legislative activities, including preparation and analysis of legislative documents, and communication with Congress, committees, and other government agencies.

Ensure production and clearance of media talking points, social media content, news releases, web content, recall releases, fact sheets, newsletters, testimony, reports to Congress, and other materials.

Plan and assign work, set priorities, evaluate performance, provide guidance, recommend personnel actions, resolve complaints, and identify training needs for Communications Division staff.

Maintain close and continuous lines of communication between FSIS, Department, other government agencies, Congress, industry, consumer groups, and the public to coordinate responses and present information.

Formulate strategies on public health, scientific, and regulatory issues to effectively communicate agency policies and programs to diverse audiences.

Create materials for FSIS leadership, including reports, briefing papers, special studies, and informational documents related to Congressional and media operations.

Evaluate staff operations, promote safety, cost reduction, incentive awards, and review work methods and organizational features to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

There are no educational requirements or substitutions for experience for this position.