(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Office of Materials Technology - Anne Arundel County Grade 21 (2707) SP# 24-73-05

Assistant Division Chief (Transportation Engineering Manager II)

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

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

State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Materials Technology (OMT) is currently recruiting for an Assistant Division Chief (Transportation Engineering Manager II) in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below by the closing date. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Nature of Work: This position requires advanced knowledge of principles, practices and concepts in pavement testing using complex testing equipment. A high degree of general knowledge in the field of civil engineering is required to evaluate new and emerging technologies. A broad knowledge of management techniques is required to properly utilize in-house and consultant staff. Additionally, this position is required to occasionally fill-in for the Division Chief in their absence by attending meetings, making decisions involving personnel actions, signing reports, and making budgetary decisions. This position operates with a high degree of independence and reports directly to the Division Chief of the Field Explorations Division. The position is responsible for conducting the annual Friction and ARAN Testing programs, project level coring and deflection testing of pavements, and the evaluation/implementation of special testing for OMT. The Assistant Division Chief will provide leadership to the pavement testing team of 10 permanent positions and oversight of consultants engaged in specialized testing. This position is also expected to take a leadership role on various AASHTO committees and the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies which are applicable to all OMT divisions. This position is also responsible for assuring that all field tests are performed according to applicable standards.

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in professional engineering, including one (1) year of supervisory or consultant management experience.

Selective Qualification: Four (4) years of experience with the concepts and methodology of pavement design or testing.

*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 specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or abilities).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot and calibrate electronic and mechanical equipment

Notes:

1. Additional work experience in professional engineering, or in technical engineering at the journey level or above, may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

2. Possession of a master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the non- supervisory experience.

Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at (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 covered 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 () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ().

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: 04/22/2024