Marketing & Outreach Program Specialist

Nature and Variety of Work

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Marketing & Outreach Program Specialist (Community Developer 3G) grade G24 position in the Office of Transportation.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

About The Position

This is a senior professional level, transportation demand management (TDM), multimodal transportation specific knowledge, grant development, and program management position whereby the incumbent assignments include Commuter Connection grant administration, The Bus Marketing, Capital Bikeshare Program, Corporate Membership program management; initiating programs regarding the marketing and promotion of alternative programs to include carpools, vanpools, bicycle and pedestrian safety programs and transportation subsidies at the employer level. This is an essential position.

About The Agency

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Examples of Work

• Manages the execution of the Regional Commuter Connection Agreement through the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government (MWCOG) in collaboration with Montgomery, Arlington, Alexandria counties and the District of Columbia.
• Analyzes transportation data, reports, and statistics related to the Rideshare and other TSM/TDM programs; enters rideshare match requests and other required information.
• Investigates and responds to rideshare requests or complaints.
• Plans and organizes tasks to ensure that priority complaints and correspondence are handled immediately, timely, and meet established deadlines.
• Prepares memoranda, letters, reports, logs, maps, and other graphics relating to public rideshare and other transportation/transit services.
• Develops the annual Rideshare and Employer Outreach Grant application and scope of services.
• Responsible for the administration and implementation of the Rideshare/Employer Outreach grants as well as the Local Bus grants.
• Communicates with regional partners, employees, and elected officials.
• Coordinates ADA/Outreach programs for seniors and the disabled with Federal, State, and local agencies and staff as required.
• Develops strategies to increase transit usage within the County as well as non-auto Driver Mode Share (NADMS).
• Makes presentations and prepares correspondence, reports, and analysis.
• Participates as an Essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: July 28th - 30th or August 4th - 6th. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: Largo, MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee in the department's Snow and Ice Control Program and during other emergency/special activities as assigned. This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace