What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Manager (ADMINISTRATOR VI) position at Maryland Aviation Administration?
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MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Talent Acquisition Manager (Administrator VI)
Executive Service
Open to all qualified applicants!
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team!
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager in the Office of Human Resources. The Talent Acquisition Manager will oversee and perform advanced professional human resources administration work in all aspects of recruitment and talent acquisition functions including developing recruitment strategies for talent sourcing and reviewing and evaluation of candidates, screening, test development, test administration, developing interviewing panels, and assisting departments with the selection of candidates for employment. The Manager will also provide supervisory oversight and hands-on support of the Talent Acquisition team and administration of its related programs and functions.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field is required. Six (6) years of Human Resources management experience is required. Five (5) years of professional personnel work in the areas of human resources, talent acquisition administration, and policy formulation. Two (2) years of this experience must include managing and administering talent acquisition function in public or public sector as an experienced in-house or external recruiter.
Selective Qualifications
Working knowledge of talent acquisition experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
Notes
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Additional Information
Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision.
To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.
To Apply
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.
Note
Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/ .
Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 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 H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MTA 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, or any other protected status.
Issue Date: 04/16/2026
MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Talent Acquisition Manager (Administrator VI)
Executive Service
Open to all qualified applicants!
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team!
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager in the Office of Human Resources. The Talent Acquisition Manager will oversee and perform advanced professional human resources administration work in all aspects of recruitment and talent acquisition functions including developing recruitment strategies for talent sourcing and reviewing and evaluation of candidates, screening, test development, test administration, developing interviewing panels, and assisting departments with the selection of candidates for employment. The Manager will also provide supervisory oversight and hands-on support of the Talent Acquisition team and administration of its related programs and functions.
Essential Functions
- Oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of professional and support personnel engaged in talent acquisition and human resources administration activities.
- Establishes, administers, and updates standard operating procedures (SOP) to implement policies, and to ensure consistency of talent acquisition and human resources administration activities.
- Provides lead administration, approvals and training on recruitment and talent acquisition system (NEOGOV).
- Reviews and qualifies applications based on minimum qualifications for vacant positions in NEOGOV. Prepares final eligible lists, refers top candidates to hiring departments.
- Reviews and approves Interview Summary Form based on structured interview questions and job relatedness.
- Conducts research and studies and prepares recommendations to assist in recruitment and talent acquisition policy development. Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and memorandum of understanding (MOU).
- Manages test administration in compliance with rules and regulations; Assists test vendors in the development and implementation of test validation process and procedures for written and oral examinations.
- Oversees employment background process and verification for new hires, promotions, transfers, or employment status changes.
- Creates and oversees recruitment and retention activities with local agencies and other private and public organizations; Manages internship and fellowship programs.
- Assists with recruitment and talent acquisition implementations and ongoing recruitment efforts.
- Researches and responds to inquiries, writes, and edits correspondence, schedules interviews and meetings, etc.
- Creates and prepares various reports for senior management.
- Monitors and evaluates performance.
- Participates in all projects related to recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field is required. Six (6) years of Human Resources management experience is required. Five (5) years of professional personnel work in the areas of human resources, talent acquisition administration, and policy formulation. Two (2) years of this experience must include managing and administering talent acquisition function in public or public sector as an experienced in-house or external recruiter.
Selective Qualifications
Working knowledge of talent acquisition experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
Notes
- Thirty graduate semester credits from a college or university in the field of personnel administration, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests, and measurements, or psychology may be substituted for one year of experience.
- P araprofessional or professional personnel management work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
- For employer-employee relations positions applicants may substitute the possession of a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law for up to four years of the required experience.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Additional Information
Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision.
To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.
To Apply
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.
Note
Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/ .
Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 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 H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
TTY call 711
TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MTA 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, or any other protected status.
Issue Date: 04/16/2026