Salary: $85,941.00 - $93,905.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 01.181 09-2026
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 4:30 PM Eastern

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 4M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Police Department, Public Affairs Section.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interestedtransfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due toreclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s)/license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under the direction of the Director of Public Affairs, the Assistant Director assists with the management and daily operations of the Public Affairs Section and exercises supervisory and administrative authority as assigned or delegated by the Director. In coordination with the Director of Public Affairs, develops, implements, and evaluates program and project goals, objectives, and procedures consistent with the strategic direction and priorities established by the Director. Performs professional administrative, managerial fiscal and analytical duties. Supervises professional staff assigned to the Section.

• Plans, develops, manages agency programs, initiatives and projects through the management of the Public Affairs Section.
• In coordination with the Director of Public Affairs, develops, implements, evaluates program and project goals, objectives and procedures consistent with the strategic direction and priorities established by the Director.
• Supervises professional and administrative staff assigned to the Section and provides direction consistent with established Section priorities.
• Assists the Director in coordinating the work of the Public Affairs Section, both within and outside the agency.
• At the direction of the Director of Public Affairs, provides advice, consultation, and guidance regarding Public Affairs Section to members of Command staff and other Department personnel.
• Assists the Director of Public Affairs in the development, administration, evaluation of policies, procedures, methods, systems and techniques related to Public Affairs Section operations.
• Manages the preparation, execution and oversight of a large and complex operating, capital and grant budget.
• Supervises preparation of budget requests, justification and formal proposals.
• Studies and analyzes section-related fiscal, informational, operational and management issues.
• Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
• Researches and prepares related reports.
• Serves as a liaison with other agencies and programs.
• At the direction of the Director of Public Affairs or Department leadership, may represent the Department at meetings, conferences and seminars.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications

Graduation from accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.

Plus

Six years' experience performing professional fiscal, administrative, and analytical duties, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity.

(Additional experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies and procedures, organizations and programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education. Education in business administration, public administration, or a related field beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the non-supervisory experience.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of current office practices, procedures and systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision of professional and administrative staff .
• Skill in supervising programs and special projects.
• Skill in formulating, executing, and controlling budgets.
• Skill in analyzing expenses, revenues and other budgetary data.
• Skill in researching, analyzing and reporting on management issues.
• Skill in performing fiscal analyses of proposals.
• Skill in performing statistical analysis of data.
• Skill in administering grants and contracts.
• Skill in supervising staff.
• Skill in supervising agency administrative functions.
• Ability to plan, develop, and direct agency programs, initiatives and projects.
• Ability to serve as an aide to the department head, deputy department head and other agency management staff .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of County budgetary and purchasing processes, procedures and methods.

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s) and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ().

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Management Analyst IV (Assistant Director, Public Affairs Section) - Police Department
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s)/license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites.