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Maryland Transit Administration
Director of Statewide Services Planning (DOT EXECUTIVE VI)
Office of Planning and Programming
Executive Service
Open Until Filled
"This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority"
**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply**
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Statewide Services Planning within the Office of Planning and Programming. This senior management leadership position within MTA reports to the Assistant Deputy Administrator for Planning and Programming and is responsible for two divisions: Washington Project Development and Statewide Project Development. Work led and overseen by this position will include the development of short- and long-range plans relating to MARC service, capital projects, and operations, advancing capital projects through planning and concept engineering stages, as well as providing planning technical assistance to MDOT MTA’s subrecipient Locally Operated Transit Services (LOTS).
This position will be expected to play a leadership role in coordination with internal external stakeholders related to these services, such as elected officials, metropolitan planning organizations, Amtrak, CSX Transportation, Virginia Regional Express (VRE), Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. These divisions will also need to work closely with MDOT MTA Engineering, Operations, Customer and Community Relations, and the Office of Local Transit Support, as well as the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
The Southern Maryland Rapid Transit project (SMRT) will be led by these divisions and overseen by this position as it advances through planning phases. This mega-project will require managing complex stakeholder and coalition building; federal, state, and local coordination; and directing a large team of technical consultants in accordance with project development practice and all applicable requirements.
This vacancy is located in Baltimore City, Maryland
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, or management from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE: Eight (8) years of experience in professional planning, engineering, public transportation project development, or related field. Three (3) years of supervisory experience at the managerial level.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Selected candidates will be subject to emergency recall 24 hours a day and will be required to maintain a reliable communication link (telephone or pager) for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.