Division Chief (Transportation Design Engineer VII)

Division Chief (Transportation Design Engineer VII)Salary$95,991.00 - $154,928.00 AnnuallyLocationAnne Arundel CountyJob TypeFull TimeJob Number7667-SHA-ES-52-09-md-5/24DepartmentState Highway AdministrationOpening Date08/12/2024Closing DateContinuousDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsDescriptionOpenExecutive ServiceState Highway AdministrationOffice of Traffic and Safety (Anne Arundel County)Division Chief (Transportation Design Engineer VII)Grade 23 (7667) SP# 24-52-09This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing AuthorityPrevious Applicants Need Not ReapplyYOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking to fill an executive service position as a Division Chief (Transportation Design Engineer VII) in the Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) located in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the preferred qualifications listed below.Nature of Work: The Division Chief for the Traffic Engineering Design Division (TEDD) is a licensed professional design engineer. This position provides leadership, direct management and oversight to the division performing the design and engineering service of signal, signing, lighting, pavement markings, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) statewide. This position manages the capital budget and Fund 85, by overseeing projects and construction contracts development, monitoring cash flow, and management of consultant services contracts. This position ensures compliance with the latest federal and state laws, codes, regulations, and policy. The Division Chief will also oversee and manage the development and implementation of multiple traffic engineering programs. The position is responsible for evaluating the efficiency of division operations and developing, revising, and recommending new policies, standards and workflow procedures for the division and administrative duties.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 fifth consecutive year."QualificationsPossession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at time of appointment.Experience: Three (3) years of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed professional engineer. Three and one half (3 1/2) years of experience in the design or management of projects related to traffic control devices, ITS or transportation engineering projects. Three (3) years must have involved direct supervision of staff and/or program development.A Selective Qualification 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 ability).The ideal candidate will possess the following:Extensive knowledge and experience with traffic control device design and project management.Extensive knowledge and experience in traffic engineering analysis, study, and/or traffic operation and safety review and assessmentExtensive knowledge and experience in developing/reviewing/updating traffic engineering related implement policies, regulations, standard books, guidelines, and etc.Strong ability to analyze and develop process improvement techniques.Experience in managing budgets, solving technical problems, and leading/supervising teams.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.Excellent internal/external customer service abilities and interpersonal skillsGood written and oral communication skillsProficient computer skills, including comprehensive experience using MS Windows Operating systems applications, especially MS OfficeLicenses & CertificationsCandidates must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid within the state of MarylandAdditional InformationTo Apply: All applicants must submit an application online at (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:410-545-5554The 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 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. 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 ( or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( 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: 05/13/2024Re Issue Date: 08/12/24Come 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: 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.01Do you possess a current Maryland Professional Engineer license or a current license as a Professional Engineer in a state with comparable requirements acceptable to the Maryland State Board for Professional Engineers?YesNo02Do you have three (3) years of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed professional engineer?YesNo03If 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 Resume04Do you have three (3) years of experience involving direct supervision of staff and/or program development?YesNo05If 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 Resume06Do you have three and one half (3 1/2) years of experience in the design or management of projects related to traffic control devices, ITS or transportation engineering projects?YesNo07If 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". 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