Assistant District Engineer- Maintenance (Administrator VII)

Salary

$89,913.00 - $145,151.00 Annually

Location

Frederick County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

0939-SHA-ES- 87-21-MD-09/24

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

09/10/2024

Closing Date

9/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Executive Service Position

This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority

Assistant District Engineer- Maintenance (Administrator VII)

District 7 - Grade 22 (0939) SP# 24-87-21

SHA PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an executive service position as an Assistant District Engineer – Maintenance (Administrator VII). This position is open to SHA employees who meet the preferred qualifications listed below.

Nature of Work: The Assistant District Engineer (ADE) of Maintenance will be responsible for managing, directing, and coordinating the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Program for metropolitan District 7, which is composed of Howard, Frederick, and Carroll Counties, 2,404 lane miles, and 394 bridges with an annual budget of nearly 17.8 million dollars. This role coordinates and directs emergency operations resulting from storms, floods, snow, major accidents, and incidents. Duties include but are not limited to providing supervision leadership and engineering direction to the Resident Maintenance Engineers (RME), Office Engineers, and associated staff; serves as the District Designated Procurement Officer; directly and indirectly supervises 190 employees; manages 405 pieces of equipment and vehicles; and manages rest areas within the district; and responsible for approximately 50 million dollars worth of facilities.

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

"The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX Awards for the fifth consecutive year."

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: 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.

Three (3) years of the required experience must have involved managing maintenance or construction programs and/or projects.

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.

Licenses & Certifications

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

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Special Requirements:

Candidates in this position are considered essential, and subject to 24-hour/day-7-day/week call-in

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. 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.

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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

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

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

Please Note: 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.

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/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:

410-545-5554

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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: 09/10/2024

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.

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Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have possession of a high school equivalency certificate?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a current State Highway Administration employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have six (6) years of experience in administrative or professional work?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

  05

  Do you have three (3) years of experience managing maintenance or construction programs and/or projects?

• Yes

• No

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  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*

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Phone

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Website

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