Introduction
The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting andpreserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding theenvironmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is toprotect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of allMarylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities andecosystems in Maryland.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping theenvironment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’sworkforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities totelework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth –MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage,paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplementalretirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offersfree parking, a food court, and a gym.
GRADE
18
LOCATION OF POSITION
Coordinating Offices
Office of Communication
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
Are you a motivated communications professional with a strong desire to save the planet? The Maryland Department of Environment is seeking a Communications Specialist who will assist the Secretary with public events and support marketing and outreach activities by preparing briefing memos, appearing on camera for internal and external video products, and producing and editing products to include presentation slides, talking points, scripts, press releases and social media content. This position is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of marketing, education, and outreach strategies for the Maryland Department of the Environment under the supervision of the Director of Communications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college 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 two years 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
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field.
- Three (3) or more years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, or journalism.
- Experience with website and video content production.
- Be able to provide writing samples and video clips of on-camera work.
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 the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc 302-737-8715 or the World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.
All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.
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
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS(Click ctrl+link to view all benefits)
PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leavedays 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 thebirth or adoption of a child.
HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidaysper year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It ishighly preferredthat you apply online. Ifyou are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application andsupplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov ormail to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrettat 410-537-3105.If you are having difficulties with submittingyour onlineapplication, please contact the Department of Budget andManagement, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 orApplication.Help@maryland.gov.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People withdisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equalopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
