New

Division Chief (Administrator VI)

Maryland Department of Transportation

$91,761.00 - $142,914.00 Annually

dental insurance, long term disability

United States, Maryland, Baltimore

May 06, 2026

Description

(Executive Service)
*This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority*
Division Chief of Recruitment and Examination (Administrator VI)
Grade 21 (0886) SP#26-20-05

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 as a Division Chief of Recruitment and Examination in the Office of Administration (Baltimore City). This position is open to anyone who meets the preferred qualifications listed below.

This position will serve as the Division Chief for State Highway Administration's (SHA) Recruitment and Examination Division within the Office of Administration (OOA) with primary responsibility for all activities associated with Recruitment and Examination. The Recruitment and Examination Division Chief is responsible for recruiting, examining and certifying applicants for employment with the State Highway Administration. The division serves SHA and MDOT by seeking to fill jobs, serves employees seeking promotional employment and serves the general public seeking employment both with SHA and other Maryland State agencies. This division also provides counsel to SHA managers on the recruitment and selection process. This position is responsible for supervising the division.

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 Awards winner for the seventh 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 staff or professional work.

Selective Qualification: A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience, including employee development and collaboration with senior management, as well as responsibilities such as sourcing candidates, advertising vacancies, and evaluating and screening applications.

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).

The candidate will possess the following:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy
Team Building Skills
Certification in PHR, SHRM-CP, or other relevant HR certification

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

None.

Additional Information

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 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 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 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.

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 at 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: 05/05/2026