Washington Area Transit Director (DOT Executive IV)

JOB OPEN RECRUITMENTOpen Until Filled Executive Service Position(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
) If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
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! The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) The Secretary’s Office is seeking a dynamic candidate with innovative ideas and solutions to lead MDOT’s Washington Area Transit Office.
This position serves as MDOT’s liaison to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and oversees the Department’s WMATA portfolio.
This work includes staffing the Maryland WMATA Board members, advising the Department on WMATA policy, and coordinating with Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties on transit planning issues.
MDOT is looking to strengthen its WMATA policy and oversight activities and create a true transit policy think tank in this position.
The Director also oversees the activities of the Washington Suburban Transit Commission, a bi-county agency representing the State of Maryland, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County.
The Commission facilitates planning, coordinating, and funding for transit services in the Maryland-National Capital Region, including WMATA, Montgomery County’s Ride-On, Prince George’s County’s The Bus, and other providers in the region.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Serving as MDOT’s liaison to WMATA, providing a clearinghouse for WMATA policy issues and communication.
Developing and advancing MDOT’s policy agenda on WMATA issues, consistent with the Moore-Miller Administration’s Leave No One Behind Agenda.
Evaluating the WMATA budget and transit policy proposals.
Working closely with Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties on WMATA policy and regional transit planning issues.
Creating a true policy “think tank” commensurate with the level of investment that Maryland provides to WMATA.
Developing a work program that advances key policy issues to help yield better transit while managing budgetary and other policy concerns.
Staffing the Maryland WMATA Board Members by attending WMATA Board meetings and jurisdictional discussions and regularly briefing the Board Members.
Supporting the work of the Washington Suburban Transit Commission (WSTC), including both the Commissioners and Staff.
Ensuring that WSTC meets its duties and requirements.
Overseeing consultant work on WMATA policy issues.
Coordinating with MDOT’s Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) team, the State Highway Administration (SHA), and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to advance transit issues in the Washington region, including joint development, priority bus lane treatments, transit investments along the 495-270 corridor, and local transit enhancements.
This position is a hybrid position and allows for the combination of telework and in-office work.
The current vacancy exists at the MDOT Secretary’s Office in Hanover, Maryland (Anne Arundel County).
The Director will split time between the Hanover and New Carrollton offices of MDOT.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package.
You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits EXAMPLE OF DUTIES PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Transportation, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Geography, or a closely related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience in administrative or professional work.
Two (2) years of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: The supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.
Three (3) years of this experience must have focused on public policy evaluation, budgetary oversight, or transportation and transit policy specifically.
The ideal candidate will possess the following: Experience with transit planning, WMATA, and Metro Washington stakeholders and policy issuesPossession of excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience working with diverse internal and external customersStrong analytical skillsStrong collaboration skills Public speaking experienceAbility to function independentlyAbility to perform multiple tasks Able to complete tasks accurately and in a short timeframeConsideration 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 for which you are applying.
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.
Note: U.
S.
Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
You may apply online at: https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/mdotmd.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Please notify in advance.
MD Relay Service Number (711).
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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 (https://www.
naces.
org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.
wes.
org/).
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
MDOT 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.
Issued Date: 10/24/2023