Public Affairs Specialist

Position Overview

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all public affairs and communications related to the Juvenile Services Education Program (JSEP) ensuring consistency with Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) messaging and standards

• Plan develop and disseminate written digital and multimedia communications that highlight educational programming student outcomes compliance activities and system initiatives.

• Translate complex educational performance and accountability data into clear accessible materials for leadership oversight bodies partner agencies families and the public.

• Draft and manage executive briefings reports fact sheets presentations newsletters website content and social media or digital updates as required.

• Support legislative audit accreditation and compliance-related communications by preparing accurate documentation and timely responses.

• Coordinate with executive leadership program staff and external partners to gather information and ensure messaging accuracy and alignment.

• Maintain branding tone and quality standards across all JSEP communications and materials.

• Respond to time-sensitive public inquiries or information requests and support crisis or rapid-response communications when needed.

• Improve transparency and stakeholder engagement by proactively documenting and communicating program achievements improvements and initiatives.

Experience: Four years of experience in public information public relations journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 semester credit hours in one or more of the following subjects: English journalism public relations writing or other similar and related areas of study for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in publicaffairs specialist classification or public affairs specialty codes in the information and arts field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

The assessment will involve a rating of your applicationbased on your education training and/or experience as it relates to thepositions requirements. Therefore it is essential that you providecomplete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Pleasereport all relevant experience and education. For education obtainedoutside the U.S. you willbe required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined bya Foreign Credential Evaluation Service at the time of hire. Please completethe supplemental questionnaire if applicable. They will be used when ratingapplications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnairemust correspond to the information provided on your completed application toreceive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impactthe overall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteranapplying for this position please submit your DD 214 Long Form with yourcompleted application to receive proper credit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is stronglyrecommended. If you are unable to apply online you may submit a completedpaper application and supplemental questionnaire via email or fax to theaddresses provided below. For fax or mail submissions please ensure that eachpage includes your first and last name the recruitment number (located at thetop of the posting) and the last four digits of your Social Security paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on theclosing date of the recruitment. Applications received after this time orthose submitted with incorrect forms will not be accepted. Postmarks will notbe considered.

Maryland Department of JuvenileServices

OHR-Recruitment &Examination Unit

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore MD 21202

Attn: Recruitment TeamRecruitment #26-

Fax number

TTY Users: call via MarylandRelay

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have generalquestions about the online application system please contact the MarylandDepartment of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or .

Should additional information regarding thisrecruitment be required please contact the Maryland Department of JuvenileServices Recruitment and Examination Unit at .Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of thebulletin.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland iscommitted to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflectiveof the States diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veteranswhile serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all currentrecruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people withdisabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.