Assistant District Engineer – Project Development (ADMINISTRATOR VII)

Salary

$89,913.00 - $145,151.00 Annually

Location

Frederick County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

0939-SHA-ES-87-20-MD-09/24

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

09/06/2024

Closing Date

9/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Executive Service Position

This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority

State Highway Administration

Assistant District Engineer- Project Development (Administrator VII)

District 7 - Grade 22 (0939) SP# 24-87-20

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

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

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) District 7 is seeking to fill an executive service position as an Assistant District Engineer – Project Development (Administrator VII) in Frederick County. This position is open to anyone who meets the preferred qualifications listed below.

Nature of Work: This position serves as the Assistant District Engineer-Project Development for the SHA District 7 Office (Carroll, Frederick, and Howard counties). This position is responsible for the supervision of permanent SHA project design engineering staff, and the in-house and external consultants for the development of the System Preservation Program. The System Preservation Program development and management responsibilities include the Intersection Capacity Improvement Program (Fund 87), Safety and Spot Improvement Program (Fund 76), Resurfacing and Rehabilitation Program (Fund 77), Crash Prevention Program (Fund 30), Drainage Improvement Program (Fund 74), and Sidewalks (Fund 79). This position also supervises and manages the District 7 Utility Program, including SHA staff and on-site consultants. This department is responsible for the issuance and inspection of all utility permits, district office permits, and residential entrance permits. The department inspects all the noted permits as well as Access Management Permits issued by the Access Management Regional Engineer. The utility department also handles emergency response and resolution for utility issues that may occur, such as water line breaks and downed aerial lines.

This position is responsible for ensuring program funds, approximately $80 million dollars and 6-9 consultant Agriculture &Environmental contracts valued at $12-20 million total are in compliance. This position is responsible for ensuring all project development activities are coordinated with respective agencies to obtain design and permit approval needed for the construction of projects.

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

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 or professional work. Three (3) years of the required experience must be in the management and oversight of a design or utility program as it relates to engineering projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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

None

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Special Requirements:

This position is considered essential

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: 09/06/2024

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*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?

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• No

  02

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

• Yes

• No

  03

  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.

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  Do you have three (3) years of experience in the management and oversight of a design or utility program as it relates to engineering projects?

• Yes

• No

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  If you answered yes to question #4, 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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