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Special Program Manager (Program Manager III)

Salary

$84,229.00 - $136,003.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

5478-mdta-08/2024

Department

Maryland Transportation Authority

Opening Date

09/16/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Open Until Filled

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted of this classification.

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: The Special Program Manager provides budgetary oversight, guidance and assistance to the Office of Engineering and Construction Directors, Deputy Directors, and Engineering Discipline Managers for the collection, maintenance, analysis, and distribution of all capital and operating projects information. The incumbent in this position also collaborates with team members and project managers to execute delivery schedules on each project while collaborating with each other to meet the program’s strategic goals. Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates with the Chief Engineer on all activities related to the development of the draft and final Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP);

• Coordinates with the Chief Engineer using internal reporting system in monitoring and managing the adherence to projects scopes, schedules, budgets, and the projection of long-term funding and cash flow needs;

• Prepares the quarterly comprehensive work schedules for submission to the MDTA Board for review and approval and to The Secretary’s Office (TSO) using the establish system of cash flow projections and project schedules;

• Coordinates with MDTA's Division of Finance regarding obligations, quarterly reconciliations, and year end closings;

• Advises Office of Engineering and Construction (OEC) leadership of issues associated with the funding and cash flow needs of the agency based on the approved capital program;

• Assists in maintaining and managing a long-term funding report that considers both a constrained and unconstrained assessment of OEC's capital needs;

• Ensures collaboration among project teams to manage risks; and

• Develops and ensures adherence to standards for reporting on program performance to executive team and organization leaders as needed.

  The incumbent in this position will report directly to the Chief Engineer. The current vacancy for this position is in Baltimore, Maryland, in the Office of Engineering and Construction (OEC). Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position.

  MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date.

Qualifications

Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or related field.

Experience : Five years of experience in project budget development and management for highway or bridge design or construction projects or combined experience.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience creating and implementing policies and procedures

• Skill in effective communication and coordination

• Experience in long term program funding, program needs, and cash flow projection

• Program or project management experience

• Experience monitoring and tracking program budget and expenditures

  Your placement on an eligible list 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, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Licenses & Certifications

None.

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Please apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd . RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

NOTES:

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American 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/ ). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.

The Maryland Transportation Authority 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 H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA 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.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Issue Date: 09/16/2024

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

Agency

Maryland Department of Transportation

Address

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Phone

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Website

http://www.mdot.maryland.gov

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