Administrator IV

Title: ADMINISTRATOR IV

Location: Baltimore United States

Recruitment #26-006097-0004

DepartmentDJS Office of the Secretary

Salary$80,541.00 - $125,564.00/year

Employment TypeFull-Time

HR AnalystNicole Jones

Work LocationBaltimore City

Telework EligibleYes

Job Description:

This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

 Join an agency and dedicated team of professionals committed to transforming young people’s lives, creating safer communities, and creating a fairer system by holding justice involved young people accountable while building on their strengths.  

 The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is an executive agency whose primary task is to support young people involved in the juvenile justice system. By law, the Department of Juvenile Services is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS-Office of Communications

217 E. Redwood Street 

Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! 

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of the Administrator IV (Multimedia Storyteller), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! 

The primary purpose of this position will be to lead content planning and execution for multimedia, including video and photography creation that connects the mission of DJS to target audiences through strategic messaging campaigns and engaging storytelling. 

Some key responsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited, to the following: 

● Manage, plan, and develop all digital production. 

● Draft compelling stories that advance the mission of the agency through scriptwriting, social media narratives, and blogs. 

● Create and edit graphics through editing software (e.g. Adobe Suite, Canva, etc.) 

● Research and compile data to support DJS branding and strategic messaging tactics for storytelling. This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in communication or journalism from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in communications, journalism, or content creation focused on storytelling through digital, visual, audio, social media, or other multimedia platforms. 

Note: Candidates may substitute an additional 4 years of the required experience in place of the bachelor's degree to qualify.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

● Demonstrated experience managing an organization's social media profiles 

● Advanced experience with digital photography and video editing equipment and editing software 

● Proven proficiency in writing 

● Experience at the local, state, or federal government level

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services 

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit 

217 E. Redwood Street 

Baltimore, MD 21202 

Attn: Nicole Jones, Recruitment # 26-006097-0004  

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

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

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.