Transportation Manager

The Assistant Chief of Transportation plans, organizes, and coordinates the administrative functions for Light Rail Operations. The incumbent is responsible for the daily service oversight and the development and supervision of transportation and supervision departments. This incumbent will manage all personnel and customer services for both departments. The Assistant Chief of Transportation is responsible for responding to operations incidents and accidents and preparing the necessary reports. This position is responsible for budgetary needs which includes preparing light rail executive briefs and monitoring both capital and operating budgets. This position manages procurement, quality assurance and work order management while serving as an information resource to the light rail executive management team.

The Assistant Chief of Transportation coordinates with labor relations on issues involving disciplinary practices and grievance administration. The incumbent also represents the division in arbitration proceedings. This position conducts business analyst functions, develops policies, and creates and revise standard operating procedures. This position is also responsible mandating corrective actions and advising the deputy director on important matters.

• Organizes and oversees office functions, including staff management, budget tracking, and activity scheduling. Additionally, manages and assesses accounting practices and the financial health of the operation.

• Engaged with leadership to address and resolve issues related to the light rail system, encompassing topics such as budgeting, operations, union matters, and safety protocols.

• Facilitate the creation and execution of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the assigned program. Suggest and oversee the administration of policies and procedures.

• Assess and analyze operational procedures and techniques.

• Assess the feasibility of recommended changes to light rail methods and processes.

• Monitor and direct corrective action for customer complaints.

• Manage budget and funding for light rail initiatives and oversee contractors responsible for major project execution.

• Participates in professional group meetings and stays current with the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd.Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

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/).

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. TTY call 711. TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration 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.

MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA 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 or any other protected status.

Issue Date: 04/09/2025