What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medical Leave Administration (FMLA) and Leave Administration Analyst position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
Description
MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Join the Team That Moves Maryland!
Now Hiring: Family Medical Leave Administration (FMLA) and Leave Administration Analyst (2247)
Are you ready to take on a career where your work directly impacts the lives of thousands of Marylanders every day? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving real-time challenges, and feel motivated by meaningful public service?
If so, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) wants you on our team.
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of FMLA and Leave Administration Analyst. This position provides professional administrative services in the areas of FMLA and Leave program management by providing guidance and direction regarding employees' long-term and short-term absences, strategies for monitoring absence and reducing absenteeism. The FMLA Leave Analyst ensures timely management and resolutions of long-term and short-term absences. The position manages Federal Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Act and Maryland's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs for long term illnesses and other leave administration process. The position ensures actions comply with Federal and State laws, MTA policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreements. This position also provides training in subject matter areas.
Location: Baltimore City
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. One (1) year of FMLA or case management experience which may include any leaves of absence.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require 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 incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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: 07/08/2026
MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Join the Team That Moves Maryland!
Now Hiring: Family Medical Leave Administration (FMLA) and Leave Administration Analyst (2247)
Are you ready to take on a career where your work directly impacts the lives of thousands of Marylanders every day? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving real-time challenges, and feel motivated by meaningful public service?
If so, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) wants you on our team.
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of FMLA and Leave Administration Analyst. This position provides professional administrative services in the areas of FMLA and Leave program management by providing guidance and direction regarding employees' long-term and short-term absences, strategies for monitoring absence and reducing absenteeism. The FMLA Leave Analyst ensures timely management and resolutions of long-term and short-term absences. The position manages Federal Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Act and Maryland's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs for long term illnesses and other leave administration process. The position ensures actions comply with Federal and State laws, MTA policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreements. This position also provides training in subject matter areas.
Location: Baltimore City
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. One (1) year of FMLA or case management experience which may include any leaves of absence.
- 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 bona-fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skills, or abilities).
- Additional experience as defined above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Additional graduate-level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work that included the regular 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 education and experience.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require 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 incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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: 07/08/2026