Public Information Act Specialist (Administrative Officer II)
Salary
$49,403.00 - $75,903.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Contractual
Job Number
3235-SHA-10.10-05-HP-6/23
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
06/16/2023
Closing Date
7/5/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (Open)
Public Information Act Specialist (Administrative Officer II)
Grade 14 (3235) SP#23-10.10-05
Competitive Contractual
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS
This is a contractual position, which offers some state benefits
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration’s (MDOT SHA) Office of Policy and Research (OPR) is currently recruiting for a Public Information Act Specialist (Administrative Officer II) in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitments conducted for this job classification.
Nature Of Work
There are three main functions of this position: to assist the Public Information Act (PIA) Analyst, assist the Correspondence Analyst, and assist the TRAC and RIDES Program Manager. The duties are described below:
PIA Specialist
In this role, the position’s focus is working in close collaboration with the PIA Representative and PIA Coordinator on responding to Public Information Act requests made by constituents, news reporters, attorneys, and elected officials. This position must handle PIA's in a timely manner to keep MDOT SHA's Administrator in compliance with Maryland's Public Information Act laws which includes drafting letters, reviewing information prior to being released and organizing documentation.
Correspondence Analyst
In this role, the position’s focus is working in close collaboration with the Correspondence Analyst on responding to correspondence from constituents, elected officials and other stakeholders on behalf of the Governor, Secretary of Transportation and MDOT SHA Administrator. To assist with this process, the PIA Specialist will work with MDOT SHA’s correspondence liaison in each office to ensure information provided to the public is accurate and timely.
TRAC And RIDES Program Manager
In this role, the employee will assist the TRAC and RIDES Program Manager with all aspects of promoting the program, including teacher outreach (emailing, calling and tracking), scheduling teacher training, assisting partner schools with resource needs, and, when required, conducting educational seminars in area schools.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide
“The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fourth consecutive year."
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years experience in administrative or professional work.
Selective Qualification: One (1) year of the required experience must have involved drafting/reviewing correspondences and letters in response to public information requests or for public relations communications.
- A Selective Qualification is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective Qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or ability).
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Notes
- Additional experience as defined above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Additional graduate-level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations, or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for- year basis for the required education and experience.
Licenses & Certifications
None.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd) (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
Please Note: The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554 or the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258. MDOT SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MDOT SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Issue Date: 06/16/2023
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- Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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Do you possess at least two (2) years of administrative or professional work?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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Do you have one (1) year of experience in drafting/reviewing correspondences and letters in response to public information requests or for public communications?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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