THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$76,299.00 - $122,078.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$76,299.00 - $99,188.00 Annually

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Job Summary

The Policy Writer/Project Manager plays a key role in establishing clear and effective business practices and procedures at BPD. This is accomplished through data analysis, policy research, and clear and concise technical writing. This position requires constant collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts and stakeholders, including, but not limited to, BPD auditors, detectives, and leadership, as well as other governmental agencies and community groups. It is imperative for the individual in this role to think critically, be proactive, and work with minimal direction. Furthermore, one of the primary goals of PRU is to achieve reform goals and demonstrate compliance with the Consent Decree. The Policy Writer/Project Manager will partner with internal colleagues and work collaboratively with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and members of the consent decree Monitoring Team to update policies, develop and execute assessments, and draft findings reports.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary author, researcher and editor of assigned written directives (departmental policies and procedures).
• Lead working groups and conduct interviews with subject matter experts to ensure written directives reflect “real-world” situations and feasibility.
• Develop in-reach and out-reach messaging to obtain community and employee feedback on written directives.
• Distill information gathered from interviews, research, and feedback into concise, clear, and comprehensive language. This may include the creation of diagrams and flow charts.
• Manage the writing/editing process to include version control, management approvals, and adherence to established standards, templates, and publication architecture.
• Author reports that are accessible to the public, including reports with data that can be interpreted by wide audiences.
• Produce and conduct presentations for internal meetings, community meetings, and court or council hearings.
• Assist with creating training materials such as e-learnings and quick guides.
• Collaborate on the development of compliance audits.
• Maintain timely and efficient communications to keep tasks on schedule and proactively identify any barriers and propose solutions.
• Manage implementation and assessment efforts for specific sections of the Consent Decree, including collaborations with DOJ attorneys and the Consent Decree Monitoring Team.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Have a bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university, preferably in the social sciences (Political Science, Sociology, Criminology, etc.) or humanities (English, Literature, Philosophy, History, etc.). Master’s degree desired.

AND

Experience: Have two years of professional policy or technical writing experience. Professional experience within a law enforcement agency and/or knowledge of law enforcement procedures desired but not necessary.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Superior writing, research, and editing skills.
• Ability to produce documentation from templates or foundational ideas.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and Adobe Acrobat.
• Data literacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a team setting and facilitate meetings.
• Strong interviewing and research skills to gather information necessary for policy creation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Organized work style and an ability to prioritize quickly and manage multiple deadlines.
• Adaptable and a quick learner.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 1-year mandatory probation.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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