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Maryland Department of Transportation Assistant Division Chief, Highway Design (Transportation Design Engineer VI) in Baltimore City, Maryland



Assistant Division Chief, Highway Design (Transportation Design Engineer VI)

Salary

$89,913.00 - $145,151.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

7666-SHA-60-10-TC-11/24

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

11/27/2024

Closing Date

12/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Assistant Division Chief, Highway Design (Transportation Design Engineer VI)

Grade 22 (7666) SP# 24-60-10

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Highway Development, Highway Design Division (Baltimore City) is recruiting for an Assistant Division Chief (Transportation Design Engineer VI). This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Nature of work: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Assistant Division Chief (ADC) in the Highway Design Division within the Office of Highway Development (OHD). This position requires strong engineering skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to assist the Division Chief in successfully leading and mentoring a diverse workforce to meet the demanding production requirements for OHD. This position will supervise licensed professional in-house engineers, non-licensed engineers, and supporting staff who manage and develop significant complex engineering projects of major scope and importance. The ADC may also be responsible for the direct or indirect supervision of consultant resources providing project development and delivery. Additional duties may include responsibility and management of major funds and programs.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide .

“The State Highway Administration (SHA) a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year."

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.

Selective Qualification: Three (3) years of professional engineering experience in project management as it relates to the design of highway related improvement projects. One (1) year of experience must have been in the direct supervision of engineering staff as a licensed professional engineer.

This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires a specific or additional bona fide occupational qualification (i.e. knowledge, skill or ability).

Preferred Qualification:

The ideal candidate should have experience in one or more of the following:

  • Proficient in cost Estimating, application of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ( AASHTO) design guidelines, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements for design, state design standards, Complete Streets design, and construction contract requirements.

  • Proficient in project management, project funding and budgeting, consultant contract management, and selection process.

  • Proficient in the interpretation of standards and specifications for construction.

  • Proficient in the use of roadway and/or drainage design software.

  • Extensive major transportation project experience, including familiarity with cradle-to-grave requirements of a Design Engineer/Project Manager.

  • General knowledge of the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) process and preparing contract documents necessary for advertising, bidding, and post-advertisement activities such as Addenda and Redline revisions.

  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Licenses & Certifications

Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

An applicant's current license as a Professional Engineer in a state with comparable requirements acceptable to the Maryland State Board for Professional Engineers, in the appropriate option for which application is made, will be accepted but the applicant must obtain a Maryland Professional Engineer license within twelve (12) months of appointment. Evidence of out of state license must be presented at time of appointment.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:

410-545-5554

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration 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 H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

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 incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA 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.

Issue Date: 11/27/2024

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

01

Do you possess a current Maryland Professional Engineer (PE) license?

  • Yes

  • No

    02

    If you answered yes to question #1, please provide the issued state of your PE license, license number and expiration below. If you DO NOT possess a Maryland Professional Engineer license, please TYPE "NA".

    03

    Do you have two (2) years of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer?

  • Yes

  • No

    04

    If you answered yes to question #3, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title, and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". DO NOT Type See Resume or Yes*

    05

    Do you have one (1) year of professional engineering experience in project management as it relates to highway design improvement projects?

  • Yes

  • No

    06

    If you answered yes to question #5, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title, and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". DO NOT Type See Resume or Yes*

    07

    Do you have one (1) year of experience supervising engineering staff as a licensed professional engineer?

  • Yes

  • No

    08

    If you answered yes to question #7, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title, and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". DO NOT Type See Resume or Yes*

    09

    Do you possess a driver's license valid in the state of Maryland?

  • Yes

  • No

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Website

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