Deputy Chief Engineer for Planning, Engineering and Real Estate
Maryland Department of Transportation
Full-time
On-site
Baltimore City, Maryland, United States
Description
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Executive Service*This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority*
Deputy Chief Engineer for Planning, Engineering and Real EstateYOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www/governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking to fill an executive service position as a Deputy Chief Engineer for Planning, Engineering and Real Estate located in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the preferred qualifications listed below.
This is a senior executive level position responsible for the direction, coordination, and management of the State Highway Administration’s Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering, Office of Highway Development, Office of Structures, Office of Environmental Design, and Office of Real Estate. Collectively, these offices are responsible for the planning, engineering, and right-of-way acquisition activities associated with project development that leads to the advertisement of major projects and many system preservation projects for construction bids. The position is also a Leadership team member, which provides direction and leadership to SHA’s 3,000 employees.
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 a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year." Qualifications
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Twelve (12) years of experience in professional engineering, including one (1) year of supervisory or consultant management experience. Four (4) years of the above experience must have been in the field of engineering with duties involving: full responsibility for planning, directing, managing and administering major engineering work. A minimum of two (2) years of this work must have been in a management/leadership position at the senior level with concentration in planning, environmental, design real estate, highway and/or bridge development.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:- Professional Engineers License
- Comprehensive senior level management knowledge of civil transportation operations to include federal and state highway regulations, policies and practices, environmental issues, and business functions
- Experience with highway transportation engineering principles and practices
- ITS and financial management experience
- Skill in managing transportation, construction, and maintenance projects and budgets
- Experience in developing and maintaining business practice accountability while managing and motivating employees
- Experience building integrity and trust through effective communications with internal and external public and private sources
- Ability to make sound and timely business decisions in the delivery of the agencies business mission objectives
- Ability to identify required competencies in individuals qualified to accept delegated responsibility and accountability for decision-making
- Ability to develop staff and provide appropriate management, direction, and guidance for accomplishing organizational objectives
NOTE:
1. Additional experience in professional engineering or a related technical field may be substituted on a year-for- year basis for the required education.
2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required general experience at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for one year of the required general experience. Licenses & Certifications
Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application.
Additional Information
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Special Requirements:
- The candidate selected into this position will be required to be on call and available 24 hours a day for emergency situations.
- Must be reachable and respond to cell phone calls after work hours.
- Must be able to effectively operate in an action-oriented environment and provide strategic direction and leadership to employees who plan, design, construct, maintain and operate Maryland’s state highways and bridges.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks, frequently under pressure and short deadlines.
TO APPLY: All applicants must apply on 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 covered bargaining unit.
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.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:410-545-5554Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554 or the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMDOT 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: 10/23/2024