Chief, Agricultural Marketing Division Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4657423) Apply  Chief, Agricultural Marketing Division Salary $66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2024-93373 Department Department of Agriculture Division AG Agrl Mktg Div Opening Date 09/17/2024 Closing Date 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 51322 Position Number 50332979 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00047131 Bureau / Division Agriculture Marketing Division Worksite Address 2301 N Cameron Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17110 Contact Name OA, CE Section Intake Division Contact Email RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you an experienced marketing professional and leader ready to take the next step to advance your career? The Department of Agriculture is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to perform critical work as a division Chief within the Agriculture Marketing Division. Your position is responsible for overseeing the PA Preferred® brand and marketing program for agricultural products produced in Pennsylvania. This is your moment to shine and highlight your skills as a leader while propelling your professional journey forward! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role functions as a marketing support intermediary, facilitating communication and collaboration between the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and various stakeholders within the state's agricultural sector, which encompasses processors, farmers, commodity organizations, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50332979) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + Seven years of experience in agricultural marketing, which includes three years in a professional capacity;or + Three years of professional experience in agricultural marketing and a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management, public relations, economics, marketing, communications, or a closely-related field; or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirements: + You must have five years experience in agricultural or food marketing + You must have three years experience in digital marketing + You must have three years experience in website development or administration + You must have three years experience in digital design working in Adobe InDesign or Illustrator + You must have three years experience in professional writing + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 How much full-time professional experience do you possess in agricultural marketing? + 3 years or more + 2 to less than 3 years + 1 to less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How much graduate coursework have you completed in agribusiness management, public relations, economics, marketing, communications, or business administration? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + 60 credits or more + 30 but less than 60 credits + Less than 30 credits + None 04 Additional Requirement- Do you have at least five years' experience in agricultural or food marketing? + Yes + No 05 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 06 Additional Requirement- Do you have at least three years' experience in digital marketing? + Yes + No 07 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 08 Additional Requirement- Do you have at least three years' experience in website development or administration? + Yes + No 09 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 10 Additional Requirement- Do you have at least three years' experience in digital design working in Adobe InDesign or Illustrator? + Yes + No 11 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 12 Additional Requirement- Do you have at least three years' experience in professional writing? + Yes + No 13 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov