Communications Special Project Manager

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nWhen 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.\r\n\r\n \r\nWe 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. \r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Management Services position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\r\n \r\n\r\n

GRADE

19\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services \r\nCommunications Office\r\n25 S. Charles Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Communications Department Special Projects Manager. The incumbent will provide administrative support to the Director of Communications and manage special projects and team members assigned to those projects. The special projects may include procurement, research and applying for Federal and Private Grants, manage the translation of content into languages other than English, as well as coordinating projects with other offices within the Department of Human Services. \r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n Assists Deputy Secretary in managing and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks from the Communications Office. \r\n Research grants and funding streams and ensures departmental compliance. \r\n Sets and maintains itinerary for the Director and Deputy Director of Communications.\r\n Schedules and organizes complex activities such as travel, conferences and department activities for the Director and Deputy Director. \r\n Prepares agendas and schedules for meetings and records, transcribes, and distributes meeting minutes for the Director.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Writing from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Four years of professional writing and four years of marketing project management.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n Two years of experience managing a team of writers.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.\r\n

BENEFITS

As 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\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

• \tPersonal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). \r\n
• \tAnnual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r\n
• \tSick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.\r\n
• \tParental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.\r\n
• \tHolidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.\r\n
• \tPension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.\r\n
• \tPositions may be eligible for telework. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs 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.\r\n