Salary: $63,154.00 - $99,603.00 Annually
Location : Baltimore City
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2247-SHA-60-07-HP-10/26
Department: State Highway Administration
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description(Open Recruitment)State Highway AdministrationUnit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III) Grade 15 (2247) SP# 26-60-07 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITIONhttp://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmdThe State Highway Administration's (SHA)
Office of Highway Development (Baltimore City) is currently recruiting for a
Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III) position. This position is
open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. All eligible candidates must meet the minimum and selective qualifications 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: The Office of Highway Development consists of seven (7) engineering divisions and approximately 160 allocated PINs. This position will function as the HR Assistant and Unit Training Coordinator for the Office of Highway Development and may also assist the Deputy Director with training programs within OHD and the College of Engineering, as well as recruitment and internship activities. The position will deliver the OHD University program with the OHD Executive Committee and will assist in researching technical training and development for staff, to support staff development and staff licensure and certifications. This position will be the Cornerstone expert for the office and will serve as the On-Site Consultant Tracking System (OSCTS) coordinator. This position will also support the Administrative Chief, and her staff, in the administrative matters of the Office of Highway Development, including personnel, equal opportunity, performance excellence, safety & facilities, and disciplinary actions. Note - some activities are seasonal with heavy focus on one area to ensure successful program delivery.
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: MDOT Benefits GuideQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in administrative or professional work.
Selective Qualification: One and a half (1 ½) years of the required experience must have involved managing, coordinating, or assisting with the development of training programs.
*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:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good organizational and multitasking skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious interpersonal relationships
- Ability to use sound judgement
Notes:1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience
Licenses & CertificationsCandidate must possess 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 in 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.
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 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 () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (). The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.Issue Date: 10/28/202601
Do you possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate?
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Do you have three (3) years of experience in administrative or professional work?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
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Do you have one and a half (1 ½) years of experience in managing, coordination, or assisting with the development of training programs?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
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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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