PROGRAM MANAGER II

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected. 

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

 

➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

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Maryland State Police

The main purpose of this position is to assist, direct and to work to oversee the development and dissemination of external and internal communications that inform and educate the public; Department employees, and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies concerning public safety issues and initiatives involving the Department of State Police, which includes the Maryland State Police, Office of the State Fire Marshal, and the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council.

Acts as a spokesperson for the Department, responding to media inquiries about breaking stories and proactive initiatives. This regularly involves responding to the scene of a breaking incident to deal with the media on-location and preparing/disseminating news releases about those stories involving the Department to inform the media/public about the incidents and provide accurate, timely information.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 30semester credit hours in one of the following subjects: English, journalism, public relations writing or other similar and related courses.

One of the three years of the required experience must have been as a liaison/spokesperson to the media as a public information officer, responding to the inquiries and preparing correspondence in response to requests for information.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

In accordance with Section 2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, Candidates for position in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4329.

*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay

*We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply

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

*Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

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

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: William Boniarski

william.boniarski@maryland.gov

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.