Salary: $81,750.00 - $128,924.00 Annually
Location : Baltimore City
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2706-SHA-30-03-TC-05/26
Department: State Highway Administration
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description(OPEN RECRUITMENT)State Highway Administration
Assistant Section Chief (Transportation Engineer V)
Grade 19 (2706) SP# 26-30-03YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITIONhttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd**Previous Applicants Need Not Reapply**The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Finance (OOF) is recruiting for an
Assistant Section Chief (Transportation Engineer V)position in
Baltimore CityThis position is open to anyone who meets the
minimum and selective qualifications listed belowThis is aposition specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy only in this classification.
Nature of Work: This position resides in SHA's Office of Finance and is responsible for assisting in the management of the daily operations of the approximately $800 million Federal Aid Program for SHA, providing guidance on apportionments, obligation authority, and project oversight within program categories. The Assistant Section Chief supervises employees under the Section Chief's management and provides guidance and expertise on federal program requirements and regulations to all levels of the organization, from Senior Managers to individual offices and their staff within SHA and other transportation agencies. The position will review, coordinate, and obtain Federal Agreements for all phases of highway construction, effectively utilizing the funds available from the Federal Highway Administration. The Assistant Section Chief also aids in the management of many SHA programs that utilize Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds and coordinates with project and program offices. This position also assists in supervising, planning, organizing, coordinating, assigning, and evaluating the work of professional employees. These responsibilities require knowledge and expertise in engineering, as well as in state and federal codes and regulations. The Federal Aid Programming Section (FAPS) reviews approximately 98% of all federal aid projects at SHA. The Assistant Section Chief will use various federal and state reports to analyze the daily status of SHA's projects, evaluate their financial status, and communicate conclusions/recommendations to all levels of the organization, FHWA, and other interested parties.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS:Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in professional engineering.
Selective Qualification: Three (3) years of experience in finance management including but not limited to reviewing, evaluating, and balancing financial transactions and budgets, project management, and/or consultant task management.
*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 ability).Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate professionals.
- Ability to perform financial analysis of project expenditures.
- Ability to communicate effectively, develop and prepare technical reports for senior management.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, consultants, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
- Knowledge of federal and professional transportation principles, practices, and regulation.
- Experience managing a Federal Aid Program as it relates to Federal Highway Administration
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 required experience.
3. Persons currently registered as Professional Engineers in the state of Maryland, or in a state with comparable requirements, are considered to have met the education requirements.
Licenses & CertificationsPossession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.
Additional InformationTO 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:
410-545-5554The 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.
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university?
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Do you have five (5) years of experience in professional engineering?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. 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 finance management including but not limited to reviewing, evaluating, and balancing financial transactions and budgets, project management, and/or consultant task management?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. 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 possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?
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Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025. It is important that you review and include all relevant information in your application, along with any supporting documentation. For example, this may include driver's licenses, transcripts, course evaluations for foreign degrees, rotation memos, and other pertinent documents. Once you have submitted your application, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide additional information. Please initial below to certify that you have read and understand this statement.
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