The Maryland Department of Labor is seeking a highly detail-oriented professional with strong critical thinking, writing, and project management capabilities. The ideal candidate can work independently on research projects and translate complex legislative and policy information into clear, concise public communications, preferably in a government setting.
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This position is located in the heart of downtown Baltimore near the beautiful Inner Harbor.
100 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
The Policy Associate is responsible for providing written products, research, analysis, and communications support within the DWDAL Policy Unit. The position assists in the development, review, and implementation of written communication efforts such as legislative reports, executive summaries, key messaging, and external correspondence (sometimes on behalf of agency leadership). All activities align with the DWDAL Strategic Plan, Maryland Department of Labor goals, and administration priorities. The main purpose of the position is to ensure accurate, polished, and clear documents and communications that align with agency objectives. The position contributes to policy priorities, grantmaking, and workforce program communication efforts.
Creating Written Products (Drafting and Editing)
- Authoring and editing federal, legislative and/or other reports, executive summaries, key undefined written materials, as requested.
- Coordinating messaging/written content with DWDAL leadership and the MD Labor Office of the Secretary, including formal memos.
- Manage and track project resources, tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
Division Representation in Meetings and Groups
- Participating in subject matter expert groups and/or communities of practice related to communications and policy content.
- Complete and prepare recommendations for DWDAL leadership based on research related to various workforce division programs, including but not limited to: adult education, Registered Apprenticeship, workforce development, correctional education, AI, strategic industry sectors and portable credentials, etc.
- Interface with local, regional, state, and national organizations regarding evolving policy, legislative, and communication themes related to the DWDAL portfolio.
- Compile and utilize a communications/policy repository of recyclable language that Division staff may use for outward facing documents.
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
The following qualifications are preferred but not required. Please include clear and specific information in the job duty section of your application regarding your qualifications.
- Experience authoring and editing complex written documents.
- Experience with Workforce Development, Registered Apprenticeship, Adult Education, and/or Correctional Education Programs.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups.
Employees 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.
All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any type of debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified/ Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
Resumes are acceptable as additional information only. However, the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection .
All information concerning the qualifications/including any required documentation (diploma/ transcript/ certificate/ etc. ) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will l not be considered.
Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information/you may call International Consultants of Delaware/Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1 -800-932-3897 or (202) 331 -2925.
The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma/transcript/certification/ license/ etc. ). Please include clear/ detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications/desired/ and/or selective qualifications of the position .
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
The online application is strongly preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online or having difficulty with your login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410)767-4850 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily except for Holidays and weekends. After business hours please submit an email request to
[email protected].
If you encounter difficulty attaching documents, you may submit them via email to
[email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID #) and the job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status.
If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or email at
[email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland Department of Labor
Office of Administration
Attn: 26-002588-0035
100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
The MD State Application Form can be found online.
Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
