Introduction
The Maryland Department of Commerce is seekingqualified applicants for the position serving as Director of Maryland FilmOffice within the Division of Business Attraction and Special Projects.
This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
22
LOCATION OF POSITION
The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street Baltimore Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
This Special Appointment position plans develops implements reviews and revises policies and objectives for the Film Office; directs and coordinates client services including location assistance and production company liaison support; oversees marketing initiatives and office administrative operations.
POSITION DUTIES
The duties consist of administering mandated film production activity tax incentive programs; and managing andcoordinating the Film Offices digital presence including its website onlinesearchable database and social media channels to ensure effective informationdissemination. The incumbent will manage the office budget to efficientlyachieve goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility in alignment with theDepartment of Commerce directives and procedures and support its mission ofjob creation and investment in Maryland and in service as the liaison betweenproduction companies government agencies businesses and organizations. State wide travel.
The selected candidatemust possess excellent interpersonalwritten and oral communication skills; demonstrated track record of successoperating in the film environment working with film leaders directors andstakeholders; considerable knowledge of the State of Maryland the film andcultural community and its unique tourism assets; working knowledge of andexperience with film production facilities techniques technology and therequirements unique to the film/video industry; current emerging trends withfilmmaking; experience negotiating and working with unions; and provenleadership skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Google and/or other relevant software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in BusinessArt Film Media Communications Marketing or a related field with aconcentration in art film marketing and strategic planning.
Experience: Eight(8) years direct film production experience that includes developing andexecuting innovative and strategic plans associated with the execution of filmproduction projects; and five (5) years responsible managementexperience in economic development programs to include fiscal and budgetmanagement and experience with tax incentive programs.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of aMasters degree from an accredited college or university for two years of the requiredexperience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forcesmilitary service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff workrelated to the administration of rules regulations policy procedures andprocesses or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as astaff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-yearbasis for the required 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. Familiarity with Marylands film productionindustry geography architecture and heritage.
degree in film studies or related field.
conducting location selection with visiting production companies.
4. Experience serving as liaison between film and television production companies local government and/or community stakeholders.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Some Statewide travel isrequired.
Employees in this position maybe assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employeeassigned such duties will be required to possess a drivers license valid inthe State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that 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 will not consider information submitted after this answer the supplemental questions
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you have questions about thisrecruitment please contact the Department of Commerce may also visit our website at: ishighly preferredthatyou apply online at - review Career Openings section. Please attach a resumeand the supplemental questionnaire to your online application. If unable to apply online please submit your state application resumeand supplemental questionnaire to:
Maryland Department of Commerce - Officeof Human Resources
ATTN: DIRECTORMARYLAND FILM OFFICE
The World Trade Center 401 East Pratt Street10TH Floor
Baltimore Maryland 21202
As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity EmployerMaryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who arereflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingualcandidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our countryand encourage them to apply.
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