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PROGRAM MANAGER IV

Associate Director - Outreach and Community Engagement

Recruitment #25-005479-0006

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for managing the statewide Outreach and Community Engagement Program for the Wildlife and Heritage Service. This includes both direct and indirect supervision of staff who implement the unit’s hunter recruitment and reactivation programs, serve as the agency media liaison, manages social media accounts, website and print media. The primary focus of this position is the implementation of the Unit’s statewide hunter recruitment and retention strategic plan as well as supporting outreach efforts to the public that support the unit’s missions and goals including stakeholder engagement.

POSITION DUTIES

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service (WHS) is currently accepting applications for a Program Manager IV. This position will serve as the Associate Director for Outreach and Community Development for the unit. This leadership position manages the unit's outreach and communication efforts, including social media, press releases, web and print content, and stakeholder engagement, directly supporting the unit's mission and goals. A key responsibility of the position is the implementation of the unit’s statewide Hunter Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation Strategic Plan.  The selected candidate will supervise a team that is tasked with implementing the unit’s Hunter Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) and Shooting Sports programs, the creation of digital and print content, and supporting the unit’s outreach efforts. This is a unique opportunity to join and lead a team of wildlife professionals dedicated to public service and conserving Maryland’s natural resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology or physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology or a natural resources management related field of study.

Experience: Three years of experience managing a communications program. Three years of experience managing or working with Hunter Recruitment and Reactivation Programs. Three years of experience supervising employees.

Notes: 
1. Professional experience conducting research and analysis in the fields of biology, biochemistry, environmental science, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management or zoology may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute graduate education beyond a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study as described above at the rate of 15 graduate credits for one year of the required experience for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the wildlife biology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

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 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

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 at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day. 

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact hrsrecruitment.dnr@maryland.gov.

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them 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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