• Job Description

  Req#: 5398852
  Salary: $97,500.00 - $132,326.00 Annually
  Location : Largo, MD
  Job Type: Probationary FT
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 10637
  Department: Fire-EMS Department
  Division: FD Community Relations and Public Inform
  Opening Date: 07/06/2026
  Closing Date: 7/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
  FLSA: Exempt
  Bargaining Unit: 50069036
  
  Nature and Variety of Work
  Come join our team!
  Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
  The Prince George's County Fire/ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking applicants to fill an Audio-Visual Specialist (Audio-Visual Specialist 3H) position, grade H24, in the Community Relations and Public Information Division.
  About the Position
  This is lead/supervisory level professional and technical level work whereby incumbents are responsible for reviewing and evaluating the media requirements of a department and then providing audio visual, photographic, multi-image and related services to County departments and agencies. Incumbents function as technical experts in the audio visual field and may lead lower-level specialists on work assignments. The work is highly creative requiring an extensive degree of independent judgment and action within the framework of established departmental policies, rules and regulations. Work assignments are performed under the general supervision of a higher level supervisor.
  
  About the AgencyThe mission of the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George's County.
  Examples of Work
  
  
  • Plans, directs, edits and coordinates the work of civilian, career and volunteer personnel and vendors engaged in the development, maintenance and production of audio visual, photographic and other media related programs and projects
  • Produces multi-image slide productions, video; produces coherent scripts; produces audio portions of presentations and chooses music and voice over in order to reach targeted audiences and accomplish program goals and objectives.
  • Creates special film effects with film titling, flashbacks, flash forwards, time lapse sequences and animation.
  • Develops media production proposals and budget details which include program goals and objectives, title, content, projected audience, length and format and establishes cost, using knowledge of departmental authorities and limitations.
  • Establishes and maintains procedures for storage, inventory and maintenance of audio-visual equipment and materials, photographs, film and video libraries in order to ensure availability of references and resources.
  • Selects appropriate method to be used for converting original visual materials (historic documents, sketches, maps, photographs, etc.) into satisfactory color.
  • May be required to serve as lead audio visual specialist in the accomplishment of inter/intra department/agency programs/projects.
  • Participates with management in establishing, reviewing, monitoring and implementing departmental policy, guidelines and procedures which effect the audio-visual program.
  • Prepares various reports indicating the status of the audio-visual program/projects/activities.
  • Determines rental equipment/services to be used in the development of program/project and ensures that related bills are properly processed.
  • Trains personnel in the proper use/care of audio visual, photographic and other equipment and materials.
  • May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
  
  
  • Associate of Arts degree or vocational training in communications, broadcast journalism, photography, graphic design, audio visual fields
  • Two (2) years of experience as it relates to the relevant duties as announced
  An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
  EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
  
  Additional Information
  Salary Range Transparency:The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
  Tentative Interview Dates: Mid-lateJuly. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
  Job Location: 9201 Basil Court, Largo, MD
  Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must:
  
  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
  • Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
  
  
  • Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
  
  ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
  Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  
  This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at
  INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
  Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
  General Plan Information:
  The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
  
  A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
  
  Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
  
  The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
  New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
  
  The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
  
  After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
  Employee Benefits
  
  Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
  
  • Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Dependent Care Assistance Program
    • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
      • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
    • Supplemental Pension Plan
      • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
    • 457(b)
    • 403(b)
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits
    • Critical Illness
    • Whole Life Insurance
    • Accident Insurance
    • Legal Services
  
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  IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.
  • Yes
  • No
  
  02
  
  Which option best describes your highest level of completed education? Please select only education that has been completed. Do not select any education currently in progress.
  • Some high school, but did not graduate
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D
  • Some college, but no degree completed
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate/PHD/JD
  • Vocational Training
  
  03
  
  If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
  04
  
  What best describes your major/field of college or vocational training?
  • Communications
  • Photography
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Graphic Design
  • Audio-Visual
  • Other Related Training
  • I do not have this training
  
  05
  
  If you selected "Other Related Field" for the previous question on education, please indicate your major or vocational training.
  06
  
  How many years of professional work experience do you have in audio visual, photographic and other media related programs and projects?
  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1-2 years of experience
  • 2-3 years of experience
  • 3-4 years of experience
  • 4-5 years of experience
  • 5-6 years of experience
  • 6-7 years of experience
  • 7-8 years of experience
  • 8-9 years of experience
  • 9-10 years of experience
  • 10 or more years of experience
  
  07
  
  This position is essential. Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
  • Yes
  • No
  
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