Shop Administrative Technician II

Maryland Department of Transportation; Princess Anne (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State Highway Administration (SHA) in Maryland seeks a Shop Administrative Technician II for a temporary position. The role provides clerical support to maintenance staff, answers calls, routes visitors, and helps manage office operations.

The incumbent assists with reports, Maximo entries, and budget tracking, enabling efficient facility administration. The job requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience; strong typing (20 wpm) and basic computer skills are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of administrative support or storeroom/stocking experience; typing at least 20 wpm.
• Ability to operate office equipment and use computer software; familiarity with word processing and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative/clerical support to engineers, managers, and staff.
• Answer incoming calls and route to appropriate staff; greet visitors.
• Manage all office functions and needs; coordinate supplies and communications.
• Assist with bi-weekly reports and entering team activity cards in Maximo.
• Assist with budget tracking and expenditure monitoring.
• No supervisory responsibilities; works under supervision.

Skills

Office procedures

Office equipment

Typing

Computer applications

Word processing & databases

Requisition & invoicing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Description

Interview & Hire Announcement

State Highway Administration

Shop Administrative Technician II (Temporary Position)

Grade 08 (4822) SP#26-81-07

Recruitment: The State Highway Administration is currently recruiting for Shop Administrative Technician II positions located in District 1 Somerset and Worcester Counties. This is an Interview and Hire position that is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. This job announcement may be used for future vacancies throughout the State of Maryland. If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).

Nature of Work: The primary responsibility for this position is to provide administrative/clerical support to the Resident Maintenance Engineer, Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer, Tech Managers, Office Managers, Team Leaders, and other employees assigned to the maintenance facility. Responsible for answering incoming telephone calls and routing calls and visitors to appropriate staff. Manage all office functions and needs. Assist with accurately preparing bi-weekly reports, assist with entering team activity cards in Maximo Program, and assist with budget and expenditure tracking. Employees in the class do not supervise.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

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 may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

“The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine's Training APEX Awards for the seventh consecutive year.”

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One (1) year of experience performing administrative support work and/or receiving, storing, and issuing supplies, materials and equipment in a storeroom, warehouse or other supply storage facility. May require the ability to type accurately at a speed of not less than twenty words per minute.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Ability to operate office equipment and use computer programs.
• Ability to type correspondence, reports, and forms using a computer.
• Ability to use computer software applications, such as word processing and database.
• Ability to prepare various clerical and personnel related forms and reports.
• Ability to prepare, process and maintain requisitions, invoices, and inventory records.

Licenses & Certifications

Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland is required.

Employees may be required to obtain SHA certification in maintenance shop storekeeping.

Additional Information

Special Requirements

• Employees are subject to call-in 24-hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

• Eligible applicants may be subject to a background investigation under federal or State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligibles, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.

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.

Please Note: 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/).

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: 09/11/2026