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Office Manager (Administrator II)

Salary

$70,743.00 - $110,288.00 Annually

Location

Somerset County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2587-SHA-81-01-SP-12/25

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

12/16/2025

Closing Date

12/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

(OPEN)

State Highway Administration

D istrict 1 – Somerset County

Grade 17 (2587) SP# 26-81-01

Office Manager (Administrator II)

THERE WILL BE NO RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS POSITION

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

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

The State Highway Administration (SHA) District 1 is currently recruiting for an Office Manager (Administrator II) in Somerset County. This position is open to anyone who meet 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 primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Office Manager for Princess Anne Maintenance Shop. The incumbent will oversee all aspects of the management of procurement, inventory management, fixed assets, facility management and most human resource activities at the shop. In addition, the incumbent will assist in the development and monitoring of the budget. This position will also provide guidance regarding business plan performance measures, data collection and reporting, supervising professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff.

Additional responsibilities include reviewing and approving all small procurement (less than $50,000) for the office needs of the State Highway Administration including--soliciting, evaluation, negotiation, awarding and administering supply and service contracts according to COMAR- Title 21- Subtitle 05- Chapter 07- Small Procurement Regulations. SHA procurement regulations require adequate separation of duties be established between the purchasing and receiving functions. This position will function at an experienced level of work in procurement of maintenance contracts, equipment, services, construction supplies, information technology and other needs, which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process.

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 seventh consecutive year."

Qualifications

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

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Selective Qualifications: Two (2) years of the required experience must have involved work in contract administration.

*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 abilities).

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

+ Experience in procurement involving soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations, and conditions.

+ Experience supervising employees or exercising responsibility for program development.

+ Experience in human resources.

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 one year 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 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:

Employees in the position are considered essential for emergency operations and must maintain reliable communication and be available for call-in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Must be able to respond within one hour.

Candidates must pass SHA's Small Procurement Training and examination prior to completion of the probationary period.

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 in 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 may 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 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.

Issue Date: 12/16/2025

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.

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1. 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 five (5) years of experience in administrative or professional work?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience in detail and include the position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application/work history. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. 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. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or "see resume" is NOT an acceptable response.

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Do you have two (2) years of experience in contract administration?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience in detail and include the position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application/work history. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. 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. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or "see resume" is NOT an acceptable response.

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* 6. Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland? Please ensure it is on your 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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