Public Affairs Officer II [052858]

This is a permanent position with the state of Maryland benefits.

Work that matters.  The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in financing affordable housing and community development lending.  DHCD is looking for a Senior Community Outreach Liaison to promote DHCD’s housing programs and initiatives, including the Department’s foreclosure prevention initiatives for low and moderate-income Maryland residents.

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Crownsville, Maryland with travel throughout the State of Maryland for events.

In the future, DHCD Headquarters will be relocating from Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, to the New Carrollton transit stop location in Prince George’s County.

DHCD is looking for a Senior Community Outreach Liaison to promote DHCD’s housing programs and initiatives, including the Department’s foreclosure prevention initiatives for low and moderate-income Maryland residents. The position is responsible for increasing public awareness of all of the programs and services in the DHCD’s portfolio; specifically, serving as trusted advisor to the Director of Community Outreach and implementing effective DHCD events and outreach efforts across the State.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please read carefully.

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

Experience: Three years experience in public information, public relations, journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work.

Note: Applicants may substitute additional experience as described above for the required college education on a year-for year basis.

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Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please provide transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925. Successful candidates will be ranked as  Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

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.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

DHCD offers a flexible work schedule, telework and job sharing options, advancement and career path opportunities, casual business dress on Fridays, and a competitive salary.  There is ample free parking, a cafeteria in the building, and DHCD is located in close proximity to the historic capital of Annapolis.