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Public Affairs Specialist

Worcester County


Job Location:

Worcester, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 32
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GRADE
12
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Worcester County Health Department
6040 Public Landing Road
Snow Hill MD 21863
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to serve as a member of the Public Affairs staff for the Worcester County Health Department by assisting in preparing and submitting internal and external communications.

This may include development of:
  • News releases;
  • Print media;
  • Social media; and
  • Health communications campaigns.

This position will also be responsible for emergency preparedness and risk communications.

The selected applicant must be willing and able to travel to all Worcester County Health Department sites and will be required to work occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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 submitted after this date will not be added.

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

Candidates may remain on thecertified 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 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 onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD 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 informationto .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 theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

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 or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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 States diversity.


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