Salary

$49,757.00 - $56,893.00 Annually

Location

Towson, MD

Job Type

MERIT

Job Number

01.128 6-24

Department

PUBLIC WORKS: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

06/26/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

Pay Schedule I, Grade 26, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Recycling.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, prepares information for public release and assists County agencies in developing and implementing public relations and information programs.

Researches, prepares, and writes news releases, official statements, and other materials for public release which describe the programs and objectives of County agencies.
Coordinates agency contacts with the media.
Makes speeches and presentations before groups.
Advises department heads, agency representatives, and others regarding public relations and information-related matters.
Develops and coordinates advertising and marketing strategies.
Prepares educational and promotional materials.
Schedules the release of promotional materials and secures public service time from local broadcast media.
Writes original scripts and coordinates the production and airing of public service announcements and other media programs.
Reviews, coordinates, rewrites, edits, and designs bulletins, pamphlets, internal and external newsletters, exhibits, and other materials that explain agency programs and policies.
Researches, writes, and edits technical and procedural manuals.
Researches and gathers information for use in public information programs.

Examples of Other Duties
Takes photographs for County publications.
Uses desktop publishing, graphic design software, and word processing. Supervises support personnel.

Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE
The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in journalism, English, mass communications, or a closely related field

plus

one year of experience in journalism, creative writing, public relations, or closely related work.

Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

Education in one of the fields listed above beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

Thorough knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
Knowledge of the writing techniques and styles of journalism.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of layout, paste up, and basic graphic design.
Knowledge of public relations techniques.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, develop, organize, and coordinate public information and public relations programs.
Ability to research and organize data.
Ability to write original copy and to assemble, edit, and rewrite other copy. Ability to prepare copy for publication.
Ability to write speeches, scripts, and news releases.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to lead and instruct others.
Ability to use desktop publishing, graphic design software, and word processer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

Knowledge of the public information and public relations needs of the department.
Knowledge of effective methods of obtaining adequate publicity for programs and activities of the department.
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties.
Skills in planning, developing, organizing, and coordinating public information and public relations programs for the department.
Public speaking skills.
Skills in researching and organizing data.
Skills in writing original copy and assembling, editing, and rewriting other copy.
Skills in preparing copy for publication.
Skills in writing speeches, scripts, and news releases.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to utilize all available media in order to meet the needs of the department.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. You can attach your transcript(s) or licenses(s) to your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to
ATTN: Public Information Specialist
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very little exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary with some walking, standing, or other limited physical activity. Some duties entail the operation of office and other equipment requiring manipulative and coordinative skills. Some duties may require traveling between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Agency

Baltimore County

Address

308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone

410-887-3135

Website

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, prepares information for public release and assists County agencies in developing and implementing public relations and information programs.

Researches, prepares, and writes news releases, official statements, and other materials for public release which describe the programs and objectives of County agencies.
Coordinates agency contacts with the media.
Makes speeches and presentations before groups.
Advises department heads, agency representatives, and others regarding public relations and information-related matters.
Develops and coordinates advertising and marketing strategies.
Prepares educational and promotional materials.
Schedules the release of promotional materials and secures public service time from local broadcast media.
Writes original scripts and coordinates the production and airing of public service announcements and other media programs.
Reviews, coordinates, rewrites, edits, and designs bulletins, pamphlets, internal and external newsletters, exhibits, and other materials that explain agency programs and policies.
Researches, writes, and edits technical and procedural manuals.
Researches and gathers information for use in public information programs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in journalism, English, mass communications, or a closely related field

plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

Thorough knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
Knowledge of the writing techniques and styles of journalism.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of layout, paste up, and basic graphic design.
Knowledge of public relations techniques.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, develop, organize, and coordinate public information and public relations programs.
Ability to research and organize data.
Ability to write original copy and to assemble, edit, and rewrite other copy. Ability to prepare copy for publication.
Ability to write speeches, scripts, and news releases.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to lead and instruct others.
Ability to use desktop publishing, graphic design software, and word processer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

Knowledge of the public information and public relations needs of the department.
Knowledge of effective methods of obtaining adequate publicity for programs and activities of the department.
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties.
Skills in planning, developing, organizing, and coordinating public information and public relations programs for the department.
Public speaking skills.
Skills in researching and organizing data.
Skills in writing original copy and assembling, editing, and rewriting other copy.
Skills in preparing copy for publication.
Skills in writing speeches, scripts, and news releases.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to utilize all available media in order to meet the needs of the department.

Conditions of Employment

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

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