Director, Federal Grants & Transportation Programs

Maryland DOT State Highway Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland DOT State Highway Administration seeks an Assistant Division Chief to oversee permanent professional staff and coordinate multiple federal grant programs, including TA, SRTS, RTP, SB, and discretionary grants, ensuring FHWA requirements are met.

This role leads manual development, staff training, project reviews, environmental clearances, and coordination with SHA offices and LPAs, with potential site visits and consultant contract oversight.

Qualifications

• Six years of administrative or professional work experience.
• Experience interpreting state and federal transportation regulations.
• Experience managing a program or project with supervision of employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee permanent professional staff and coordinate grant programs.
• Develop and update FHWA-compliant manuals and train LPAs.
• Coordinate project reviews, agreements, and environmental clearances.
• Brief SHA management on projects and oversee consultant contracts.

Skills

Administrative experience

Program management

Regulatory interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Maryland DOT State Highway Administration seeks an Assistant Division Chief to oversee permanent professional staff and coordinate multiple federal grant programs, including TA, SRTS, RTP, SB, and discretionary grants, ensuring FHWA requirements are met.

This role leads manual development, staff training, project reviews, environmental clearances, and coordination with SHA offices and LPAs, with potential site visits and consultant contract oversight.