Job Description

Introduction

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

GRADE

EPP 0005

LOCATION OF POSITION

World Trade Center

401 East Pratt Street Baltimore MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seekingqualified applicants for the position serving as Managing Director of theTourism Department (TD) within the Office of the Secretary.

POSITION DUTIES

This is an executive position whose primaryfunction is to direct and manage the operations of the Tourism Department to grow Maryland as a highlycompetitive desirable and successful position will plan develop implement review and revise policies and objectives forthe Tourism Department in alignment with the mission of the agency.

Duties include:

• Developing and organizing tourism programs for the State
• Coordinating and formulating strategies
• Setting standards for investment in tourism through direct interaction with public and private industry representatives
• Developing marketing initiatives and campaigns
• Overseeing financial/budgeting management tasks promoting state-wide tourism assets programs events cultural and recreational tourism resources to grow Maryland as a leading regional and national travel destination.
• Manage and oversee a professional and administrative staff
• Lead legislative and budgeting efforts and initiatives for tourism develop programs that will increase tourism visitation prepare performance updates and reports on tourism activities and represent the organization at various meetings.
• Statewide travel is required.

Candidates must possess excellent interpersonalwritten and oral communication skills; demonstrated track record of successoperating in the tourism environment working with private public and government officials legislative andstakeholders; considerable knowledge of and experience with the state level tourism industry its cultural community and unique tourism assets; demonstratedsuccess in managing and motivating a staff; knowledgeand experience of the legislative and budgeting processes methods approaches andprocedures involved in tourist promotion; knowledge of advertising and tourismmarket techniques practices and methods Ability to successfully handlemultiple high priority assignments. Proficiency Microsoft Office Google orother relevant software is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college oruniversity in Business Marketing Communications Public Relations or relatedfield

Experience: Ten (10) years of direct experience in state level tourism that includes tourism promotion developing and managinginnovative and strategic tourism marketing programs and five (5) years supervisorymanagement experience. Experience in economic development programs to includefiscal and budget management.

Note:

1. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans policies rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

1. Familiarity with Marylands tourism industry geography architecture and heritage.

2. Advanced degree in tourism management or related field.

3. Knowledge of and experience with Marylands legislative process and policy makers.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. If unable to apply online please submit your state application/resume by the closing date and time to HR contact listed below.

If you are submitting additional information the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to HR contact listed below.

Anna Halikias

If you have questions about this recruitment please contact the Department of Commerce at .

You may also visit our website: Department of Commerce.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or .

If you are unable to apply online submit yourState application form resume and supplemental questionnaire to:

As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

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