What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Division Chief, Traffic Engineering Design Division (Transportation De position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
- Description
(OPEN RECRUITMENT)
State Highway Administration
Assistant Division Chief, Traffic Engineering Design Division (Transportation Design Engineer VI)
Grade 22 (7666) SP# 25-52-25YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmdThe State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) is currently recruiting for an Assistant Division Chief, Traffic Engineering Design Division (Transportation Design Engineer VI) in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. 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 assists the Chief of the Traffic Engineering Design Division (TEDD), in the supervision, management, direction and administration of work. This position includes supervision of licensed professionals in-house, consultant engineers and non-licensed engineers who manage traffic control design and ITS projects and programs including but not limited to Tourist Area and Corridor Signing Program, Ag-Tourism Program, and lighting emitting diodes (LED) roadway lighting program, etc.
This position oversees research and development of engineering standards that meet federal and state policy, and ensures that all elements are designed in accordance with current standards, guidelines, and policies, as mandated by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), and Maryland Vehicle Law. The position is also responsible for guiding, mentoring, and supervising team leaders in both technical and personal development.
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 Training Magazine's Training APEX Awards winner for the sixth consecutive year.- Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.
Selective Qualifications: One (1) year of the required experience must have involved managing traffic control device design and staff for engineering projects.
*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 Qualification:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
* Proficient in design and review of traffic control device plans and computations on major/complex and areawide projects
* Experience in managing project/program scope, budget, and schedule for multiple programs, solving technical problems, and managing teams
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
* Expert knowledge of professional transportation engineering principle, federal/state traffic engineering regulation, policy, standard, and guidelines
* Excellent internal/external customer service abilities and interpersonal skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
- Licenses & Certifications
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.
- Additional Information
TO 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. 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 (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. 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: 11/19/2025
