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PROGRAM MANAGER I

Public Affairs Manager

Recruitment #23-005476-0060

Introduction


The Maryland Military Department is looking for a candidate for the position of Program Manager I: Public Affairs Manager! Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth!

GRADE

19 - EXEMPT

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fifth Regiment Armory
29th Division Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

POSITION DUTIES

The Program Manager I: Public Affairs Manager is responsible for supporting daily public affairs operations to include planning, developing, and implementing the Maryland Military Department (MMD) public affair’s program and ensuring the departments goals are congruent with the Governor’s priorities.

Common Access Card (CAC) required. This position will require the ability to pass a Federal background check in addition to a State background to access some MMD facilities and computer systems by being issued a CAC card. The ability to obtain and maintain this access to the facilities and CAC card requirements is a condition of employment for this position.

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following: 
·Provide photography, video, and written articles for a variety of events. 

·Coordinate and orchestrate public affairs events on behalf of MMD.
 
·Develop digital content for website and social media platforms related to public information and public relations for MMD. 

·Develop and consolidate content for required weekly reports and submit to the Governor’s office. 

·Research and draft written responses to Public Information Act inquiries received by MMD.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience:  Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must be in public information, public relations, journalism, or other related experience.

Notes: 
 
1.  Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 semester credit hours in one or more of the following subjects: English, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or other related areas of study for the required one-year experience in public information, public relations, journalism or other related experience.

2. Candidates may substitute one year of U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in a public affairs job classification for the required one-year experience in public information, public relations, journalism or other related experience. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year experience using social media in a workplace setting, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

One (1) year experience in speech writing and public speaking.

One (1) year experience devising and implementing communications, public relations or marketing strategies.

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 with less than 5 points to operate a state vehicle.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Common Access Card (CAC) required. This position will require the ability to pass a Federal background check in addition to a State background to access some MMD facilities and computer systems by being issued a CAC card. The ability to obtain and maintain this access to the facilities and CAC card requirements is a condition of employment for this position.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider the information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:  STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). 
· Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year. · Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.   
· Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. 
· Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.   
· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification.

A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:
Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office 
29th Division Street, Room B10  
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Katie Powell at Katie.Powell@maryland.gov or Fax: 667-239-3559

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.



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