Deputy Director for Communications (ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER III) - #24-005474-0009
Company: State of Maryland
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: November 15, 2024
Job Description:
IntroductionWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human
Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across
the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1
million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic
support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs
of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to
find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to
ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.This is a
Management Services position, and serves at the pleasure of the
Appointing Authority.GRADE21LOCATION OF POSITIONMaryland Department
of Human Services Communications Office25 S. Charles
StreetBaltimore, MD 21201Main Purpose of JobThis position provides
support to the Director of the Office of Communications, through
campaign management, community engagement and general operational
support. The Deputy Director leads Comm's administration-specific
content managers in all aspects of campaign development and
management to support clear, concise and consistent messaging and
brand awareness across DHS's digital and traditional channels. The
position manages community engagement-related activities, including
strategy development, event planning, message development, and
monitoring partnerships. This position also serves a critical
operational support role in the management of procurement activity,
contract monitoring, communications collateral requisition and
other related duties as assigned. In the case of the Director's
absence, the candidate should be able to accomplish any and all
responsibilities of the director. This position will require to be
on-call to respond to questions or issues that emerge related to
the department.POSITION DUTIES
- Lead team of content managers to create and maintain quality,
strategy-driven, brand-appropriate messaging for all
departments.
- Provide operational support in the management of procurement
activities.
- Develop and distribute communications materials.
- Create messaging strategies and campaigns.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSEducation: A bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university in English/Writing or Political
Science.Experience: Three years of experience in Communications or
Marketing.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreference will be
given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding your qualifications.At least two years of
experience in local, state and/or federal government in
Communications.SELECTION PROCESSPlease 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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or
Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least
one year.BENEFITSAs 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
credits towards a retirement pension.--- Positions may be eligible
for telework.FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSThe online application process is
STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail
a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department
of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention: Heather Braddy,
25 South Charles St, Room 1116-K, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.If you
have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this
position, please email Heather Braddy at
heather.braddy2@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment
# in the subject line.If you are having difficulty with your user
account or have general questions about the online application
system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management,
Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or
Application.Help@maryland.gov.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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our
country.
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