What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III) position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
Description
(OPEN RECRUITMENT)
State Highway Administration
Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III)
Grade 15 (2247) SP# 26-87-11
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District 7, District Office - Administration Section (Frederick County) 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 : This position serves as the direct liaison to the Senior Manager and is an expert resource person and Program Manager for the entire RC/Office relative to Performance Excellence, Continuous Quality Improvement, Partnering, Managing For Results, Business Planning and other initiatives. The incumbent serves as a liaison to the Senior Managers on the: Business Planning/Performance Measurement Vision Implementation Plan, Process Improvement, and Customer Service statewide teams. As such, the overall duties and responsibilities are to plan, coordinate and oversee all training activities in the office/RC; formulate, monitor and track the fiscal training budget for the office/RC; manage and implement all aspects of Cornerstone (on-line learning center); manage, monitor, implement, design and deliver training, coach and mentor employees and managers in all aspects of Professional Development Plan Program and review, edit (if necessary) and approve all external Training Request requisitions; manage and maintain the On-Site Consultant Tracking System (OSCT); and assist, as needed, in performing various human resource job functions.
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 seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
MINIMUM 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 (1) year of the required experience must have involved managing, coordinating, and/or assisting with the development or implementation of comprehensive training programs.
Notes
Candidate must possess a driver’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.
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 (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:
410-545-5554
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.
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 at 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 ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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: 9/24/2026
(OPEN RECRUITMENT)
State Highway Administration
Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III)
Grade 15 (2247) SP# 26-87-11
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District 7, District Office - Administration Section (Frederick County) 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 : This position serves as the direct liaison to the Senior Manager and is an expert resource person and Program Manager for the entire RC/Office relative to Performance Excellence, Continuous Quality Improvement, Partnering, Managing For Results, Business Planning and other initiatives. The incumbent serves as a liaison to the Senior Managers on the: Business Planning/Performance Measurement Vision Implementation Plan, Process Improvement, and Customer Service statewide teams. As such, the overall duties and responsibilities are to plan, coordinate and oversee all training activities in the office/RC; formulate, monitor and track the fiscal training budget for the office/RC; manage and implement all aspects of Cornerstone (on-line learning center); manage, monitor, implement, design and deliver training, coach and mentor employees and managers in all aspects of Professional Development Plan Program and review, edit (if necessary) and approve all external Training Request requisitions; manage and maintain the On-Site Consultant Tracking System (OSCT); and assist, as needed, in performing various human resource job functions.
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 seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
MINIMUM 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 (1) year of the required experience must have involved managing, coordinating, and/or assisting with the development or implementation of comprehensive training programs.
Notes
- Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
- 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.
Candidate must possess a driver’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.
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 (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:
410-545-5554
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.
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 at 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 ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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: 9/24/2026