Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III)

Maryland Department of Transportation; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Free transit program

Advanced education opportunities

Job summary

State Highway Administration in Maryland's District 7 is seeking a Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III) to lead training across the RC/Office, aligning with Performance Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role oversees budgeting, Cornerstone LMS implementation, and the design and delivery of development programs, mentoring staff, and coordinating external training requests as needed. MDOT offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

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 (1) year of the required experience must have involved managing, coordinating, and/or assisting with the development or implementation of comprehensive training programs.
• Notes: Substitutions for education or military service may apply; must possess a driver’s license valid in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee all training activities in the office/RC.
• Formulate, monitor and track the fiscal training budget for the office/RC.
• Manage and implement Cornerstone (on-line learning center) and related training processes.
• Design, deliver and coach staff in Professional Development Plan and related programs.
• Assist with various human resource functions as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Unit Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer III)

Grade 15 (2247) SP# 26-87-11

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District 7, District Office - Administration Section (Frederick County) is currently recruiting for a Unit Training Coordinator(Administrative Officer III)position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimumand 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

This position serves as the direct liaison to the Senior Manager and is an expert resource person and Program Manager for the entire RC/Office relative to Performance Excellence, Continuous Quality Improvement, Partnering, Managing For Results, Business Planning and other initiatives. The incumbent serves as a liaison to the Senior Managers on the: Business Planning/Performance Measurement Vision Implementation Plan, Process Improvement, and Customer Service statewide teams. As such, the overall duties and responsibilities are to plan, coordinate and oversee all training activities in the office/RC; formulate, monitor and track the fiscal training budget for the office/RC; manage and implement all aspects of Cornerstone (on-line learning center); manage, monitor, implement, design and deliver training, coach and mentor employees and managers in all aspects of Professional Development Plan Program and review, edit (if necessary) and approve all external Training Request requisitions; manage and maintain the On-Site Consultant Tracking System (OSCT); and assist, as needed, in performing various human resource job functions.

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 APEX 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 (1) year of the required experience must have involved managing, coordinating, and/or assisting with the development or implementation of comprehensive training programs.
• 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 driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 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 will not 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: 9/24/2026