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PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER I

Fishing and Boating Services Stakeholder Outreach and Services

Recruitment #16-003236-0002

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services Stakeholder Outreach and Services Division, is currently accepting applications for a Public Affairs Officer in Annapolis, Maryland. The selected candidate serves as chief editor/writer and coordinator for written content originating from the Fishing and Boating Services, this includes press releases, log letters, articles for various publications and the annual Maryland Recreational Fishing Guide. The incumbent responds to information requests from the Department's Office of Communications, the media and the public; and receives/tracks feedback from stakeholders about issues of concern.  The position assembles, develops and/or distributes informational or promotional material. The selected candidate contributes/monitors the services Facebook postings and serves as its representative at departmental social media meetings. The incumbent also coordinates public relations projects and events, serves as liaison/lead between staff and media outlets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.htm with the application.

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 courses.

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

Note:

1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in public affairs 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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

Six months of the above experience must be in media relations and/or public affairs.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

Experience creating/updating or providing time sensitive information (press releases, public notices, letters, media advisories, inquiries from reporters) is preferred.

Interest and/or experience with both recreational and commercial fisheries is preferred.  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. You will be required to submit a supplemental questionnaire.This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded with the exception of the foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

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.  

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources

Human Resources

580 Taylor Avenue, C-3

Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Khia Poteat at khia.poteat@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged 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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