Director Of Communications
Director Of Communications
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Job Description
Introduction
If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.
As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Carroll County
6852 4th Street
Sykesville Maryland 21784
POSITION DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Journalism Public Relations or Communications.
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in developing and implementing effective communication strategies and support.
Note: A Masters degree in Journalism Public Relations Communications Public Administration or Business Administration may be substituted for two (2) years of professional experience
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
1. Experience leading and managing a communications team.
2. Experience responding to media requests.
3. Experience overseeing the creation of communication materials to include press releases digital campaigns print materials social media audio and/ or video.
4. Experience addressing and managing crisis situations.
5. Experience developing long-lead press opportunities and speaking engagements for staff.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Kimberly Banks
If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to the recruitment number in the subject line or fax to410-484-5928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information recruitment name recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSD-Recruitment Division at .
If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .
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 torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
