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Communications Officer

Recruitment #23-002586-0144

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Introduction

The Secretary of Labor is seeking a talented and experienced professional to function as the Communications Officer for the Maryland Department of Labor. The Department of Labor is accepting applications from qualified applicants to fill the current open position. Applicants in pool will remain active for one year.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Secretary
1100 N. Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to (1) manage the social media content, images and scheduling for all social media channels for the Maryland Department of Labor; (2) manage inquiries and responses from social media; (3) draft and coordinate internal communications to all 1,600+ Labor employees; (4) coordinate communications work with the communications professionals and teams in each of Labor’s six main divisions.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Manage Department’s social media presence by creating original content, publishing posts to platforms including Facebook; LinkedIn, Twitter (X), and Instagram. 

Draft internal communications to ensure MDOL employees are kept informed and motivated through the newsletter and other forms of communication through original content and in collaboration with Agency divisions. Develop and maintain agency social media calendars to plan for social media opportunities, with monthly reports of post performances and page performance benchmarks. 

Establish a digital library of photos, images, posts and digital assets for social content and determine appropriate naming conventions for files and draft posts. Use photography equipment to take photos during events and download images for sharing. 

Assist Communications Director in editing briefing materials, including scripts and talking points. Perform media outreach by engaging media outlets to advance the agency’s priorities and narrative. Coordinate with constituent services to field inquiries and feedback the agency receives through social media.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Bachelor's Degree
Must have experience in social media management platforms.
Experience copying, editing and writing original social media copy.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:

Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking

Paid holidays 12-13 per year

Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)

State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)

Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)

Free parking

Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services

Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare

State Employees Credit Union

 

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

MDOL Office of Administration
Attn: Ernestine Hyman  23-002586-0144 
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 101
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

For additional information, please contact Ernestine Hyman at 410-230-6298 or via email ernestine.hyman1@maryland.gov.

Maryland Department of Labor, is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.




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