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Compliance Officer (DOT Executive Assistant I)

Salary

$64,984.00 - $104,954.00 Annually

Location

Statewide

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

7340-SHA-14-06-CH-04/25

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

04/16/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

( Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Compliance Officer (DOT Executive Assistant I)

Grade 17 (7340) SP#25-14-06

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd)

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

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) is currently recruiting for a Compliance Officer (DOT Executive Assistant I) position. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this classification throughout the entire agency.

The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) (https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=416) is a full-service office responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating all Equal Opportunity Programs within the State Highway Administration (SHA). These programs include Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), Environmental Justice, Disadvantaged/Minority Business Enterprise (D/MBE) Program, Contractor Compliance / On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Office of Equal Opportunity works cooperatively with the agency’s equal opportunity officers in SHA's seven districts and Hanover Complex.

Nature of Work: This position functions at the advanced level of Equal Opportunity Program Management ensuring compliance with numerous equal opportunity programs and providing guidance to others throughout the agency. The position works independently and is responsible for managing a large caseload of contracts from inception to contract closeout monitoring for compliance, accuracy and progress. This advanced/lead position is differentiated from the full performance leveling that the advanced lead carries a larger case load of contracts, works more independently and provides guidance to lower-level staff and district positions.

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 Training Magazine’s Training APEX Awards for the sixth consecutive year.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience conducting and evaluating a business and/or public entity for compliance or ensuring adherence to fair practice standards and monitoring contracts for compliance with federal, state, or municipal laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

+ Excellent written/oral communication skills

+ Good organizational skills

+ Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite

+ Ability to work independently and be a self-starter

Notes:

1. Additional experience directly related to protected groups in the areas of compliance with civil rights statutes or community and human relations; or monitoring contracts and investigating regulated activities to ensure compliance may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required four-year degree.

2. Thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’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 w ill 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: 04/16 /2025

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.

01

Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have four (4) years of experience conducting and evaluating a business and/or public entity for compliance or ensuring adherence to fair practice standards and monitoring contracts for compliance with federal, state, or municipal laws and regulations?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

04

Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Please select which region(s) you would like to be considered for employment in. Select all that apply. Do not select a region you are unwilling to accept employment in.

+ District 1 - Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset

+ District 2 - Cecil, Kent, Queen Annes, Caroline, and Talbot

+ District 3 - Montgomery, Prince George’s

+ District 4 - Baltimore and Harford

+ District 5 - Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s

+ District 6 - Garrett, Allegany, and Washington

+ District 7 - Carroll, Frederick, and Howard

+ HQ/Hanover Complex - Baltimore City and Ann Arundel

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