Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III)

Maryland Department of Transportation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking a Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III) in the Baltimore area to oversee training programs, staff development, and coordination of university training efforts for the Office of Highway Development. The role combines HR support with program delivery and coordination across divisions.

The position emphasizes excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in administrative or professional work.
• 1.5 years of experience managing, coordinating, or assisting with training programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR Assistant and Unit Training Coordinator for the Office of Highway Development; assist the Deputy Director with training, recruitment and internship activities.
• Deliver the OHD University program with the OHD Executive Committee; research training and development to support staff licensure and certifications.
• Serve as OSCTS coordinator and support the Administrative Chief and staff with personnel, equal opportunity, performance excellence, safety & facilities, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Sound judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III)

Grade 15 (2247) SP# 26-60-07

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Highway Development (Baltimore City) is currently recruiting for a Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III)position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. All eligible candidates must meet the minimum and selective qualifications by the closing date. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Nature of Work

The Office of Highway Development consists of seven (7) engineering divisions and approximately 160 allocated PINs. This position will function as the HR Assistant and Unit Training Coordinator for the Office of Highway Development and may also assist the Deputy Director with training programs within OHD and the College of Engineering, as well as recruitment and internship activities. The position will deliver the OHD University program with the OHD Executive Committee and will assist in researching technical training and development for staff, to support staff development and staff licensure and certifications. This position will be the Cornerstone expert for the office and will serve as the On-Site Consultant Tracking System (OSCTS) coordinator. This position will also support the Administrative Chief, and her staff, in the administrative matters of the Office of Highway Development, including personnel, equal opportunity, performance excellence, safety & facilities, and disciplinary actions. Note – some activities are seasonal with heavy focus on one area to ensure successful program delivery.

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."

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Selective Qualification: One and a half (1 ½) years of the required experience must have involved managing, coordinating, or assisting with the development of training programs.

*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 ability).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious interpersonal relationships
• Ability to use sound judgement

Notes

1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor’s degree from a college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554

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.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

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 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 http://www.naces.org or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation https://www.wes.org/.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

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: 10/28/2026