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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III (PUBLIC AWARENESS ADMINISTRATOR)

PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #19-002247-0044

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville, MD 

Main Purpose of Job

The Public Awareness Administrator works with the Public Awareness Director to plan, develop, and manage a comprehensive public awareness program for the Behavioral Health Administration's Service Access and Practice Innovation Division. This position exercises independent judgment to plan, develop, manage and evaluate specific public information programs and projects designed to reduce stigma and increase access to and participation in behavioral health services. This includes topics regarding substance use disorders, overdose prevention, crisis connect services for suicide prevention and alcohol and drug use, and mental health promotion. The position is expected to research and manage multiple social media accounts to include oversight and coordination of social media events; gather, assess, create and evaluate public awareness content information for multimedia productions; assemble information, design communications, and roll out public awareness campaigns; analyze and evaluate impact of public awareness activities, and liaison with external vendors. The position is expected to recommend improvements based upon analysis of the effectiveness of public awareness campaigns and contribute to the creation of public awareness strategies for various events. Activities also include assistance with budget development, attendance at internal and external meetings with stakeholders, presenting articles and/or information to stakeholders, attending public health events and staffing information table, and performing other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience:  Three years experience in administrative or professional work.

NOTES:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, or mass communications is preferred. Recent experience in responsible public relations position, experience working in the public sector, and experience with government television broadcast functions, operations and content is preferred. Desktop publishing experience with Adobe products and Microsoft is preferred. Strong skill in writing, editing, and proofreading is preferred.

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

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

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

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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