Public Information Officer

Public Information Officer

Salary

$98,478.00 - $141,320.00 Annually

Location

FIRE - Largo, MD

Job Type

Probationary FT

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

10606

Department

Fire-EMS Department

Division

FD Community Relations and Public Inform

Opening Date

06/04/2026

Closing Date

6/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

50069040

Max Number of Applicants

100

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Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince Georges County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Public Information Officer (Community Services Manager-G) position, grade G31, in the Community Relations and Public Information Office.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

About the Position

This is senior level professional and supervisory journalistic and media relations work involving the preparation and dissemination of information to inform the internal/external communities of the services, project status and operations of assigned agencies via prepared and presented reports and publications. This class is expected to identify and oversee agency informational initiatives, develop the most efficient and effective strategies to address identified agency needs, and ensure project plan enactment through agency coordination and supervision of subordinates. Work has an impact on the internal/external communities knowledge and understanding of the organization, operation, and services of the assigned County government agency. Personal contacts occur on a regular and frequent basis with co-workers to exchange information, coordinate assignments, and resolve reporting problems. Other regular contacts include representatives at all levels of departments and agencies to obtain information and facilitate procedures for information dissemination and media relations, graphics designers concerning the design and content of materials, and representatives of print and broadcast media to exchange information concerning a variety of issues. While this class of work occasionally requires employees to meet with or speak before the general public and citizen groups, it does not typically require employees to provide direct public assistance on a one-to-one basis.

About the Agency

The mission of the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George's County.

Examples of Work

• Serves as information and media relations point of contact for assigned departments and agencies. Works with department and agency representatives to plan dissemination programs, communication services, and presentation events.
• Exercises the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate positions as defined in the Personnel Law Section (16-102(59).
• Oversees agency informational initiatives.
• Recommends personnel actions to the Office of the Director; establishes programmatic goals and objectives and develops and implements working guidelines and standard operating procedures; allocates administrative and financial resources.
• Supervises the work of subordinates engaged in public information and other communication activities.
• Represents the assigned County agency to external departments and regional/federal intergovernmental groups.
• Develop the most efficient and effective strategies to address agency information dissemination needs.
• Leads strategic informational and communication planning for agency services and initiatives;
• Researches and develops information and communication policy to support agency strategic communication programs.
• Ensure information dissemination project plan enactment through agency coordination and supervision of subordinates.
• Produces County agency newsletters including planning and selection of materials to be covered: researching, writing, and editing articles, coordinating with contributing departments and with graphics designers, reviewing and proofreading, and adherence to deadlines.
• Maintains liaison with department/agency program directors to assess and fulfill their publicity needs.
• Monitors and edits agencys County website and related digital communication platforms content for style, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Plans and executes dissemination programs to inform the public about agency initiatives.
• Conducts agency informational presentations to County agencies and executives.
• Prepares communications and responds to inquiries for international, national, and local dignitaries, senior management, and others who desire information about the agency and its initiatives.
• Coordinates arrangements necessary to enact assigned agency information dissemination activity and press conferences.
• Manages agency website and related digital communication platforms.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employees class of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in business or public administration or related field
• Five (5) years of related work experience with three (3) years in a managerial capacity

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered, however, there is no equivalency for managerial experience.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location: 9201 Basil Court, Largo, MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• 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, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

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.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince Georges 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.

Prince Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

• Supplemental Pension Plan

• Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

• 457(b)

• 403(b)

Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits

• Critical Illness
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Some college, but no degree completed
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD
• Other

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Do you possess a masters degree, from an accredited college or university, in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in public relations, communications, or media relations?

• I do not have this experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 4 - 5 years of experience
• 5 - 6 years of experience
• 6 - 7 years of experience
• 7 - 8 years of experience
• 8 - 9 years of experience
• 9 - 10 years of experience
• 10 - 11 years of experience
• 11 or more years of experience

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Please describe your public relations, communications, or media relations work experience in detail including the employer where this experience was gained and dates of employment. If you do not have this experience, enter N/A. Do not write "see resume".

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How many years of experience do you have managing staff while serving in public relations, communications, or media relations?

• I do not have this experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 4 - 5 years of experience
• 5 - 6 years of experience
• 6 - 7 years of experience
• 7 - 8 years of experience
• 8 - 9 years of experience
• 9 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

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Please describe your experience managing staff while working in public relations, communications, or media relations in detail including the employer where this experience was gained and dates of employment. Please include the roles you managed. f you do not have this experience, enter N/A. Do not write "see resume".

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Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince Georges County Government

Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159

Largo, Maryland, 20774

Phone 301-883-6330

301-883-6330

Website http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/