Purple Line Deputy Director, Public Outreach (ADMINISTRATOR VII) – – Prince George’s County, MD

Job title: Purple Line Deputy Director, Public Outreach (ADMINISTRATOR VII)

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Job description: DescriptionMaryland Transit AdministrationPurple Line Deputy Director, Public Outreach (Administrator VII – 0939)Transit Development & DeliveryExecutive Service“This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority”**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply**Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Purple Line Deputy Director, Public Outreach within the Office of Transit Development and Delivery. This position’s primary responsibility is to assist agency leadership in communicating important messages to the public about the MTA Purple Line Light Rail Transit Project. This position has three (3) direct reports and manages consultant staff while reporting to the Purple Line Project Director AND the Transit and Delivery Director (TDD). This position is on-call 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week to respond to requests from agency executive leadership regarding off hour’s media inquiries.The Purple Line Deputy Director, Public Outreach will be responsible for all outreach, communication strategies and plans, as well as managing day-to-day interactions with media. They will develop messages and materials about the Purple Line Project as it relates to key stakeholders, residents, elected officials, local jurisdictions, and small businesses.This position writes and refines content across the agency website and social media platforms to ensure a consistent experience across various device types, as well as insure the maintenance and growth of web properties on all digital platforms.The person in this role will oversee all written materials, including news releases, speeches, articles, presentations, correspondence, event fact sheets and briefing memos that will have public view regarding the Purple Line.The Purple Line Deputy Director, Public Outreach works in conjunction with MTA Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) and MDOT Office of Public Affairs in setting up press conferences, media events, community advisory team meetings and other events as well as insuring proper staffing of these events.
This vacancy is located in Riverdale, MDKEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with MTA and MDOT leadership staff to stay current with the latest project activities, initiatives, and decisions.
• Develop public messages consistent with project goals and events, includes engaging project stakeholders.
• Coordinate media inquiries and responses with MTA leadership staff.
• Create and implement plans to drive engagement, improve visitor interactions and optimize performance of digital content on all platforms.
• Lead the activities of consultant’s staff and collaborate public affairs staff daily.
• Lead staff to develop plans for optimizing user’s website experiences.
• Lead graphic design needs for web and other digital properties including social media.
• Create and disseminate analytical reports related to internal documents, applications, and content across multiple departments on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Assist in special projects across departments critical agency performance and agency presence in the public eye.

IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Excellent communication skills; writing, public speaking, phone, email.
• Excellent presentation development skills
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Proven leadership in working with Crisis Management response with the ability to quickly assess team priorities.

QualificationsEDUCATION:A bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public affairs, public relations, sociology, law enforcement, or similar area of discipline(s) from an accredited college or university.EXPERIENCE:Six (6) years of experience in a leadership role, managing a team of at least 2 FTE’s. Previous work experience should display working with businesses and neighborhood groups, schools, non-profits, or advocacy groups as well as elected officials; local, state, federal officials.Licenses & CertificationsEmployees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.Additional InformationTO APPLY:You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at. Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT’s Online Employment Center website.Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.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 ( ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( ).Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
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TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay ServiceThe incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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.MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA 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 or any other protected status.Issue Date: 02/13/2024

Expected salary: $84047 – 140923 per year

Location: Prince George’s County, MD

Job date: Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:57:32 GMT

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