Marketing & Outreach Program Specialist

About the role

The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is seeking a Marketing & Outreach Program Specialist (Community Developer 3G) grade G24 position in the Office of Transportation. This is a senior professional level position responsible for managing commuter connection grant administration, bus marketing, Capital Bikeshare Program, corporate membership program management, and promoting alternative transportation methods.

Responsibilities

• Manages the execution of the Regional Commuter Connection Agreement through MWCOG.
• Analyzes transportation data, reports, and statistics related to Rideshare and other TSM/TDM programs.
• Investigates and responds to rideshare requests or complaints.
• Plans and organizes tasks to ensure priority complaints and correspondence are handled immediately, timely, and meet established deadlines.
• Develops the annual Rideshare and Employer Outreach Grant application and scope of services.
• Administers and implements Rideshare/Employer Outreach grants and Local Bus grants.
• Communicates with regional partners, employees, and elected officials.
• Coordinates ADA/Outreach programs for seniors and the disabled with Federal, State, and local agencies and staff as required.
• Develops strategies to increase transit usage within the County as well as non-auto Driver Mode Share (NADMS).
• Makes presentations and prepares correspondence, reports, and analysis.
• Participates as an Essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work.
• Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid driver's license.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret transportation data.
• Experience with grant development and administration.
• Knowledge of alternative transportation methods and strategies.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Tentative salary range: $55,000 - $75,000 annually.

Schedule

Tentative interview dates: July 28th - 30th or August 4th - 6th.

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee in the department's Snow and Ice Control Program and during other emergency/special activities as assigned.

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Prince George’s County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.