Job Abstract

(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Team Leader (Transportation Design Engineer V)

Grade 21 (7665) SP# 24-52-12

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) is currently recruiting for a Team Leader (Transportation Design Engineer V) 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: The Team Leader will function as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the Traffic Engineering Design Division (TEDD) within OOTS. This position is responsible for the supervision, management, administration, and coordination of complex engineering designs for Traffic Control Devices (TCD) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) statewide. The Team Leader will supervise a team comprised of licensed and non-licensed engineers and consultants. This position will perform design, reviews, and approve the TCD and ITS design for multiple projects including areawide, formally advertised, developer, alternative delivery, and shop force projects. This position will provide guidance and oversight of the design and project management performed by the team members, participate in the development of budgets, processes, procedures, and standards for TCD and ITS design, and track and monitor monthly expenditures for design consultants and construction contracts. This position will also manage one or more of the programs administered by TEDD. The Team Leader will coordinate budgets and schedules and oversee design tasks. This position will represent SHA at various meetings, develop and update program guidelines, and respond to program related inquiries. This position will provide assistance in training, guidance and coaching to in-house designers, technicians, and engineers performing TCD and ITS design.

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: One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.

Selective Qualification: One (1) year of experience in the design and management of Traffic Control Devices (TCD) design and/or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design 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 ability).

Preferred Qualification:
The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Knowledge in the design and review of traffic control device plans: Expertise in the planning, design, and review of traffic control devices, such as signs, signals, and pavement markings, to ensure they meet safety and regulatory standards
• Working knowledge of various manuals and guidelines: Familiarity with manuals and guidelines such as the TEDD TCD Design Manual, ITS Design Manual, Maryland Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MdMUTCD), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Policy on Geometric Design, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), and Maryland vehicle law is essential. This demonstrates proficiency in understanding and applying industry standards and regulations to transportation design projects
• Ability to handle multiple tasks: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines and project requirements
• Ability to perform independent work under minimal supervision: Work autonomously and make decisions independently while ensuring that work aligns with the division's goals and standards
• Effective communication and good customer service skills: Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with team members, clients, and stakeholders. This includes conveying technical information clearly, listening actively, and providing excellent customer service to ensure client satisfaction

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

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: 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:
410-545-5554

Appropriate 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.