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Assistant District Engineer, Traffic (Administrator VII)

Salary

$97,972.00 - $152,528.00 Annually

Location

Statewide

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

0939-SHA-ES-83-27-TC-09/25

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

09/23/2025

Closing Date

10/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Executive Service

*This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority*

State Highway Administration

Assistant District Engineer, Traffic (Administrator VII)

Grade 22 (0939) SP# 25-83-27

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www/governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking to fill an executive service position for an Assistant District Engineer, Traffic (Administrator VII) in District 3 (Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties). This position is open to anyone who meets the preferred qualifications below.

Nature of Work: This position will manage a Traffic Engineering Program in district 3. The Assistant District Engineer for Traffic (ADE-T) will also serve as the District Engineer in their absence and will direct all traffic operations within Prince Georges County. The ADE-T is primarily responsible for directing a staff of professional, technical, supervisory skilled and clerical personnel engaged in traffic studies and traffic operations.

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 sixth consecutive year."

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six (6) years of experience in administrative or professional work. Six (6) years of professional level highway traffic engineering experience. Three (3) years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity or exercising responsibility for program development.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Licenses & Certifications

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

Additional Information

Special Requirements:

This position is considered essential and is expected to be available to work 24 hours/day 7days/week for inclement weather and/or other emergency events.

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.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a c overed 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.

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/ ).

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: 09/23/2025

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.

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Do you have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate?

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+ No

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Do you have six (6) years of experience in administrative or professional work?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to question #2, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". *Do Not Type See Resume*

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Do you have six (6) years of professional level highway traffic engineering experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to question #4, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". *Do Not Type See Resume

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Do you have three (3) years of experience being in a supervisory capacity or exercising responsibility for program development?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to question #6, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". *Do Not Type See Resume*

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Do you possess a motor vehicle’s driver’s license valid in the state of Maryland? (This information must be added/updated on the application)

+ Yes

+ No

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Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025. It is important that you review and include all relevant information in your application, along with any supporting documentation. For example, this may include driver's licenses, transcripts, course evaluations for foreign degrees, rotation memos, and other pertinent documents. Once you have submitted your application, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide additional information. Please initial below to certify that you have read and understand this statement.

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