CONTRACTUAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST [215859]

Work that Matters. DHCD’s Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) strives to provide comprehensive public relations and marketing communications services to support and promote all of DHCD’s many programs and services.  

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

This position provides public relations support to the Office of Communications and Marketing, which supports the mission of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. They will assist in the development of media relations materials and disseminate communications materials to the media, stakeholders and constituents. Strong writing and journalistic ability is a must; experience in photography, videography, and social media communications is a strong plus. In addition, this position will provide media and logistics support, when necessary, to staff meetings and marketing/outreach events. It will also track and analyze media coverage for trends and opportunities; support marketing and communications staff on special projects as needed; and, update the DHCD website on a regular basis.

Education: 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, writing or other similar and related areas of study.

Experience: None

Note:

1. Additional experience in public information, public relations, journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in public affairs specialist classification or public affairs specialty codes in the information and arts field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.  

Two years of experience as a writer, either in public relations or journalism is preferred.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum and selective 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.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application or are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via fax or mail. Please include a cover memo with the following information:

Attn: Alicia Townsend, Recruitment Manager
Your First and Last name
Last 4 of SS#
Recruitment #
Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Please be advised that we can no longer accept the old MS-100 or resumes in place of application. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found on JobAps or by contacting the Department of Budget and Management's Recruitment and Examinations Division Job Information Line at 410- 767-4850.

Fax: (410) 514-7029

Mail to:

Alicia Townsend, Recruitment Manager
Office of Human Resources
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032  
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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.

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