Location: Carroll,IA, USA
Introduction
'Together, we are building a stronger Maryland.'- Governor Wes MooreDo you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland's largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it's an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland's residents and change the lives of returning citizens.Visit our website to learn more about the work we do position is limited to current employees of DPSCS - Office of Communications.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Carroll County6852 4th StreetSykesville, MD 21784
POSITION DUTIES
The primary role of the Media Relations Officer is to support the Deputy Director of MediaRelations as well as the Media Relations Manager in handling all media-related activitiesincluding media response, message development, and spokesperson/interview preparations.Additionally, the Media Relations Officer will assist with researching and creating allAgency responses to Public Information Act (PIA) requests. Duties include:Post to social media sites on behalf of all DPSCS communities.Create engagement and conversation with followers todevelop and communicate the Department's culture.Communicate withfollowers and users to answer questions regarding policies, procedures,culture, or any other Department related detail.Actively search/seek out and engage with social media followers topromote positive public relations for the Department.Actively seek outnew social media outlets to continue to develop employer branding.Leverage analytic tools to provide reporting and insights, track andimprove metrics and influence testing and strategy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and license requirements to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.Notes:1. Candidates may substitute 30 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 and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work 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
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.1. Experience using social media to create engagement and conversations with followers.2. Knowledge and experience using social media marketing strategies to grow audiences and gain followers.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This position is limited to current employees of DPSCS - Office of Communications.
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
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
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 BENEFITSPersonal 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 yearSick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per yearParental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a childHolidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per yearPension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to ...@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to ...@maryland.govreferencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at410-###-####.Kimberly ...@maryland.govIf you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division ...@maryland.gov or 410-###-####.TTY Users: call via Maryland RelayWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.