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Employee Engagement Manager (Administrator IV) - (Grade 19)
Executive Service
(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)
Are you a master communicator with a passion for fostering strong connections and creating a thriving workplace culture? We're seeking an Employee Engagement Manager who will champion our internal communication efforts, drive employee engagement initiatives, and ensure our team feels connected, valued, and informed. We pride ourselves on providing the Premier Customer Experience for our customers – help us do the same for our employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Execute Communication Strategies: Design and implement internal communication plans that keep employees engaged, informed, and aligned with MVA goals and values.
- Strengthen Employee Engagement: Lead programs, events and initiatives that promote employee satisfaction, well-being, and active participation in company culture.
- Craft Clear, Compelling Content: Create messages, newsletters, video, presentations, and other materials that are concise, engaging, and impactful designed to educate and inform MVA employees.
- Facilitate Collaboration: Act as a bridge between leadership and employees, ensuring a seamless flow of information and feedback across all levels of the organization.
- Measure and Report Success: Monitor the effectiveness of communication and engagement initiatives, gather feedback, and adjust strategies to continuously improve.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for tailoring messages to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated expertise in internal communications, employee engagement, or related fields.
- Proven ability to lead and execute communication campaigns and engagement initiatives.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Adept at building relationships and fostering collaboration within teams.
- Familiarity with communication tools and platforms (e.g., intranet, email marketing software, content management systems).
- Creative and strategic mindset, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Be a vital force in shaping a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Work alongside passionate individuals in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on employee engagement and satisfaction.
If you're ready to combine your communication expertise with your drive to connect people and build a thriving workplace, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career as MVA’s Employee Engagement Manager.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. *Five (5) years of experience developing, managing, and coordinating an internal communication or employee engagement plans/projects. Additionally, they must have three (3) years of experience writing for general audience communications. This may include internal communications, newsletters, marketing, or other written documents that require clarity and plain language.
Two (2) years of experience working in the State or Federal Government.
*Selective Qualification recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skill, or ability). No substitution is allowed for a selective qualification.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 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 and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, 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.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/ ).
The MVA is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
The MVA is an equal opportunity employer. The MVA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.
The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.
Relay Service: 1-800-201-7165 TTY: 1-800-492-4575 EEO/AA Employer
Issued: 04/28/2025
Salary : $73,957 - $119,492
